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MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

WINNER
M
43.1Inno Score
VS
Q
35.7Inno Score
35.4CPU26.3
31.4GPU—
56.1Benchmarks35.3
60.7Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 81002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.1 to 35.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+21) and CPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 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 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 61 vs 55
  • 128% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 460,000
  • 85% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,800 vs 2,050

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Announced20222024
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+24%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G610 MC6Qualcomm Adreno 619

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+50%17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X51 5G
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Max displayWQHD+ @ 120Hz / FHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,000+128%Top 29%460,000Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,180+28%Top 37%920Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800+85%Top 32%2,050Top 64%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,600Top 62%—

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