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MediaTek Dimensity 7100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

MediaTek Dimensity 7100
33.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
73.8Inno Score
29.5CPU67.9
24GPU—
47.7Benchmarks80.1
36Efficiencyspec-based77.2
0 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 71009 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 33.1, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+38) and benchmarks (+32). MediaTek Dimensity 7100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 7100

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 48
  • 899% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 853,716 vs 85,426
  • 263% higher AnTuTu: 2,724,754 vs 750,153
  • 216% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,200 vs 2,914

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20252025
Process6 nm3 nm+50%
TDP (typical)—9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.4 GHz3.8 GHz+58%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G610 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5-5500 / LPDDR4X-4266LPDDR5X
Max bandwidth—77 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemIntegrated 5G modem (3GPP Release 16)Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download3.3 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max display1200x2600 @ 120HzWQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture—8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 11750,153Bottom 24%2,724,754+263%Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)307,696Bottom 31%866,588+182%Top 13%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)85,426Bottom 18%853,716+899%Top 21%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)147,214Bottom 18%368,524+150%Top 13%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)209,817Bottom 18%635,926+203%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,001Bottom 46%3,000+200%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,914Top 50%9,200+216%Top 7%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme695Bottom 10%—

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