MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
35.4CPU27.6
31.4GPU24.9
56.1Benchmarks39.8
60.7Efficiency76.2
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 81002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.1 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+16) and CPU (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 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 8100
- Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 28
- Stronger GPU score: 31 vs 25
- Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 40
- 100% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,600 vs 800
- 91% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 550,000
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 61
- 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | 5 W+29% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.85 GHz+30% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 710 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-3200 | LPDDR5 |
| Max bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G (sub-6) | Snapdragon X62 5G |
| Max download | 4.7 Gbps+62% | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 120Hz / FHD+ @ 168Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+91%Top 29% | 550,000Top 59% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180+24%Top 37% | 950Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,800+38%Top 32% | 2,750Top 52% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,600+100%Top 62% | 800Top 87% |
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