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MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
74.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
69.2CPU27.6
73GPU24.6
83.4Benchmarks34.8
77.2Efficiency37
8 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9400+2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ wins this mobile chipset face-off, 74.7 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+49) and GPU (+48). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+

  • Stronger CPU score: 69 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 73 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 83 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 37
  • 404% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 6,300 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)9 W8 W+11%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 + 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7201x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock3.73 GHz+17%3.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Immortalis-G925 MC12Adreno 650
GPU clock—670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUMediaTek NPU 890Hexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5X-10667LPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth85.3 GB/s+94%44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemIntegrated 5G-A modemSnapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download7 Gbps7.5 Gbps+7%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max displayWQHD+ @ 180Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 102,850,000+280%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,900+176%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,000+200%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,300+404%1,250

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