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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

MediaTek Dimensity 9400
72.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77.8Inno Score
66.5CPU79.2
71GPU73.1
80.7Benchmarks82.1
77.2Efficiency77.2
0 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 94006 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.8 to 72.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+13) and GPU (+2). MediaTek Dimensity 9400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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: 79 vs 67
  • 43% higher Max download: 10 Gbps vs 7 Gbps
  • 19% higher Max clock: 4.32 GHz vs 3.62 GHz
  • 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,000 vs 8,700
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,200 vs 2,800

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20242024
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)9 W9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.62 GHz Cortex-X925 + 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7202x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.62 GHz4.32 GHz+19%

GPU

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

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400Qualcomm 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 9400Qualcomm 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 9400Qualcomm 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 9400Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 102,650,0002,750,000+4%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,8003,200+14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,70010,000+15%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,1006,200+2%

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