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MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
M
36.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
27.4CPU30.7
35.9Benchmarks—
54.9Efficiency39.4
3 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9000 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 900 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.4 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+16). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 900

  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 39
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W
  • 25% lower process: 6 nm vs 8 nm

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

  • Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 27

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20212019
Process6 nm+25%8 nm
TDP (typical)5 W+29%7 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Adreno 618

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4x
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max displayFHD+ @ 120Hz2560x1440
Video capture4K@30fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 63%—
Geekbench 6 (single)920Top 58%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,300Top 58%—

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