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MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

WINNER
M
43.1Inno Score
VS
Q
30.7Inno Score
35.4CPU23.5
31.4GPU—
56.1Benchmarks31.2
60.7Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 81001 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.1 to 30.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+25) and efficiency (+17). Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 61 vs 44
  • 169% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 390,000
  • 105% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,800 vs 1,850

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Announced20222019
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+30%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
GPUArm Mali-G610 MC6Qualcomm Adreno 618 (overclocked)

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 688

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+72%14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Max displayWQHD+ @ 120Hz / FHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8100Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 101,050,000+169%Top 29%390,000Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,180+69%Top 37%700Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,800+105%Top 32%1,850Top 76%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,600Top 62%—

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