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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

MediaTek Dimensity 9300
60.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77.8Inno Score
53.9CPU79.2
55GPU73.1
71.4Benchmarks82.1
66.5Efficiency77.2
0 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 93009 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.8 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+25) and GPU (+18). MediaTek Dimensity 9300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9300

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 79 vs 54
  • Stronger GPU score: 73 vs 55
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 82 vs 71
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 67
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,200 vs 2,200

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20232024
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)9 W9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.25 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A7202x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.25 GHz4.32 GHz+33%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUArm Immortalis-G720 MC12Adreno 830
GPU clock—1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUMediaTek APU 790Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5T-9600LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth76.8 GB/s85.3 GB/s+11%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemIntegrated 5G modemSnapdragon X80 5G
Max download7 Gbps10 Gbps+43%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max displayWQHD+ @ 180Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 102,050,0002,750,000+34%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,2003,200+45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,40010,000+35%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme4,5006,200+38%

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