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MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
72.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75.2Inno Score
66.2CPU74.1
69.8GPU70.6
80.7Benchmarks81.3
77.2Efficiency77.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9400+6 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 75.2 to 72.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+8) and GPU (+1). MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ 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 9400+

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 66
  • 43% higher Max download: 10 Gbps vs 7 Gbps
  • 16% higher Max clock: 4.32 GHz vs 3.73 GHz
  • 13% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 1,072,373 vs 946,941
  • 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,000 vs 9,000

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20252024
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)9 W9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 + 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7202x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.73 GHz4.32 GHz+16%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUArm Immortalis-G925 MC12Adreno 830
GPU clock—1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUMediaTek NPU 890Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5X-10667LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth85.3 GB/s85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemIntegrated 5G-A modemSnapdragon X80 5G
Max download7 Gbps10 Gbps+43%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max displayWQHD+ @ 180Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 102,784,235Top 4%2,849,183+2%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,900Top 9%3,200+10%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,000Top 6%10,000+11%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,300+2%Top 5%6,200Top 6%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)829,825+4%Top 12%796,858Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)946,941Top 12%1,072,373+13%Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)370,838+1%Top 6%367,884Top 12%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)636,631+4%Top 9%612,068Top 15%

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