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MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
43.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
35.4CPU32.3
31.4GPU28.5
56.1Benchmarks—
60.7Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 81002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.1 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+3) and GPU (+3). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 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 32
  • 68% higher Max download: 4.7 Gbps vs 2.8 Gbps
  • 29% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,600 vs 1,241
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,800 vs 3,344
  • 10% higher Max clock: 2.85 GHz vs 2.6 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20222026
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+10%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G610 MC6Adreno 812

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download4.7 Gbps+68%2.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max displayWQHD+ @ 120Hz / FHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,180+8%Top 41%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800+14%Top 37%3,344Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,600+29%Bottom 42%1,241Bottom 33%

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