Category: Chipset

Qualcomm and MediaTek processors are really famous when it comes to smartphones; however, there are chipsets in the markets. Yes, read it right. Exynos and Tensor chipsets are owned by two technology giants called Samsung and Google.

In fact, the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro come with Tensor chipsets. So, in that way, we are listing the differences between all leading processors.

MediaTek Chipsets Known For Affordable And Mid-Range Smartphones

For the unaware, MediaTek is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company that is known for chipsets for affordable and medium-range smartphones. The company also provides a chipset for televisions, tablets, IoT products, and more.

It is worth noting that the chipset takes care of everything in the electronic product and becomes the largest chipset maker in the world. In fact, you will find MediaTek chipset in almost all affordable and mid-range products. However, the chipset maker has recently launched flagship processors in the country such as Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 9000+ SoCs.

According to the Counterpoint report, MediaTek has managed to get a 38 percent market share in the first quarter of 2022. For the unaware, all smartphone makers, including Oppo, Realme, Infinix, Tecno, Xiaomi, Lava, and more have launched products on the MediaTek platform.

Qualcomm Snapdragon For Mid-Range And High-End Phones

Qualcomm is known for mid and high-end smartphones. Almost all high-end smartphones have been launched on Qualcomm processors. All smartphone makers like Xiaomi, Google Samsung, Realme, Vivo, Oppo, and more.

However, the shipments of the Qualcomm processors has been declined slightly in Q1 of this year. The main reason behind the decline is China’s lockdown and higher inflation in the developed market, as per the Counterpoint report. The report said that it has an 80 percent market share in Q1 2022.

The chipset maker has launched two flagships SoCs for the flagship devices. For the unaware, the Snapdragon 8-series includes Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform, Snapdragon 888+ 5G Mobile Platform, Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, and more. There are also 700- series and 600-series of chipsets.

Exynos Chipset : Manufactured By Samsung

It is important to note that the Exynos processor is made by Samsung and it is used in their phones. The company is using Exynos processors in their phones in the Asian markets; however, several reports claim that Samsung used Snapdragon processors in the global markets.

Exynos processors are Octa-core, while Qualcomm uses Quad-core chips. In addition, Exynos SoCs come with a Mali GPU and it is faster due to its semiconductor. The company has recently launched Exynos 2200, Exynos 1280, and Exynos 850 processors.

Tensor Chipset: Made By Google

It is worth noting that Google has recently launched Tenor chipsets. In fact, the company has launched Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro smartphones on the Tenor processor.

Qualcomm and MediaTek are the driving force behind Android smartphones across the global markets. All major smartphone OEMs opt for either a Qualcomm or MediaTek series chipset to power their products. We have been comparing the latest mobile chipsets from both these brands. This article is a quick comparison between the Snapdragon 778G processor and the Helio G99 processor. How do both the chipsets compare in terms of CPU and GPU performance? Read on here:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Helio G99: CPU Performance

Both Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and the Helio G96 chipset are built on a 6nm fabrication process. The Qualcomm mid-range processor has octa-cores including one 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 core, three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9GHz. The MediaTek Helio G99 also has octa-cores which there are two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. The frequency range for Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is 2400 MHz, while the Helio chipset has a 2200MHz frequency range.

Snapdragon 778G Vs Helio G99: GPU Comparison

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor has the Adreno 642L GPU which is built on Adreno 600 architecture. On the contrary, the Helio G99 comes with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU support which is based on Valhall architecture with each of them offering 2 execution units. The SD 778G has 384 shading units, while the Helio G99 has only 32 shading units. Both chipsets have a 1.1 Vulkan version, 2.0 OpenCL Version, and 12 DirectX version.

Snapdragon 778G Vs Helio G99: Memory, Multimedia (ISP) Comparison

Moving on to the memory type, the octa-core Snapdragon 778G processor comes with LPDDR5 RAM with a max memory frequency and bandwidth of 3200 MHz and 25.5 Gbit/s respectively. The maximum memory size is 16GB with the Qualcomm chipset. Moving on to the Helio G99, it has LPDDR4X RAM support with 4266MHz memory frequency and 10GB max memory size. Qualcomm has added support for UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.0, ad UFS 3.1 storage, whereas MediaTek has added support for just UFS 2.2 storage.

As for the Multimedia, the max display and camera resolution supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor are 2520 x 1080 pixels and 1x192MP/ 2x36MP respectively. The MediaTek Helio G99 processor offers the same max display resolution but slightly different max camera resolution, i.e., 1x108MP and 2x 16MP. The video recording and playback capability is 4K@30fps with the Snapdragon 778G chipset and 2K@30fps with the MediaTek Helio G99 processor.

Qualcomm and MediaTek are the major contributors to the mobile chipset industry. Both these brands have created their strong base with smartphone processors and have launched SoCs for all categories of mobile including affordable and premium. MediaTek has dual chipset series for smartphones including Helio and Dimensity. The latter is the brand’s latest bet in this race and is designed specifically for 5G Android phones.

Whereas, the Helio series is MediaTek’s oldest processor series for Android smartphones. MediaTek just refreshed the Helio series with the Helio G95 which is a game-centric chipset for premium range phones. In this article, we are comparing it with Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 888 processor. Take a look:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Vs Helio G95: CPU Comparison

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is an octa-core chipset that is built on a 5nm fabrication process. It has one Kyro 680 Prime Cortex-X1 core clocked at 2.84GHz, three Kyro 680 Gold Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.42Ghz, and four Cortex A55 cores at 1.8Ghz.

On the other hand, the MediaTek Helio G95 is also an octa-core chipset that is built using a 12nm fabrication process. It has dual Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.05GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz.

The frequency response range offered by the Qualcomm chipset is higher compared to the MediaTek processor. The Snapdragon 888 chipset has a 2480 MHz frequency based on the ARMv8.4-A Instruction set. On the other hand, the Helio G95 has a 2050 MHz frequency and ARMv8.2-A instruction set.

Snapdragon 888 Vs Helio G95: GPU

Speaking of the GPU, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor has Adreno 660 GPU support for graphics rendering. The GPU is based on Adreno 600 Architecture and has 840MHz GPU frequency with two execution and 512 shading units. The MediaTek Helio G95 comes with Mali-G76 3EEMC4 GPU which is built on Bifrost Architecture. The Helio G95 gaming processor has a 900MHz GPU frequency with 4 execution and 64 shading units. Both chipsets run 1.1 Vulkan version, 2.0 OpenCL version, and 12 DirectX version.

Snapdragon 888 Vs Helio G95: Memory, Multimedia (ISP)

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 supports LDDR5 RAM with 3200 MHz memory frequency, while the Helio G95 comes with LPDDR4X RAM and 2133 MHz memory frequency. The maximum size supported by Qualcomm SD 888 is 24GB, whereas the Helio G95 has 10GB max memory size support.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset gets UFS 3.0 and UFS 3.1 storage support, whereas, the Helio G95 has eMMC 5.1 and UFS 2.1 storage. The max display and camera resolution offered by the Snapdragon chipset is 3840 x 2160 pixels and 1 x 200MP, 2x 25MP. The Qualcomm chipset’s max video capturing capability is 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps. It supports 8K230fps video playback and H.264, H.263, VP8, and VP9 video codecs. The audio codecs supported by the SD 888 include AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV.

As for the Helio G95, it offers a max display and camera resolution of 2520 x 1080 and 1X64MP, 2X 24MP respectively. This premium mid-range MediaTek processor supports 4K@30fps videos and H.264, H.265, and VP9 video codecs. The audio codecs supported by this chipset are AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV.

Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and tech other products have made our lives easy; however, our dependency on these products has been increasing every day as they are evolving. In fact, phones have changed as earlier we used to have feature phones and now smartphones have taken over the market.

These smartphones are compatible with 3G/ 4G/ 5G networks despite there being no 5G network in India at the present, but still, companies have launched devices in the same space.

These smartphone companies launch devices every month and sometimes two or three products in the same month.  For the unaware, these smartphone comes with an SoC (System on Chip), whereas personal computers and laptops support processor. Most of the time, we address processors for smartphones, but you’ll be surprised to know that both are different and in this article, we will tell you the exact difference between both of them.

What Is System On Chip Or SoC?

It is worth noting that SoC, or System-on-a-Chip, includes wireless radios, power management circuits, CPU, USB controller, GPU, memory, WiFi, 3G, 4G, LTE, and more. The SoCs have been used in smartphones.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 or 9000+ chipsets are available in the premium devices. 

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform comes with a sub-6 GHz, HSPA, WCDMA, LTE including CBRS support, 5G mmWave, and sub-6 GHz, FDD, SA (standalone), Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), TDD, 5G NR, NSA (non-standalone), TD-SCDMA, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, and GSM/EDGE.

Key Highlights

• We compare the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 chipsets
• Snapdragon 888 is used by phones like the OnePlus 9 Pro, iQOO 9 SE
• Samsung Galaxy S series is powered by the Exynos 2100

Among the processors, the two close competitors in the Android world are the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100. Both the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 are 5nm chipsets; as a result of the transition to smaller node size, they perform better and use less power than their predecessors did. So, without further ado, let’s find out who wins the battle between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Samsung Exynos 2100.

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Snapdragon 888 Vs Exynos 2100: CPU Performance

The CPU cores on both chips are similar, as is their configuration. The Snapdragon 888 has an octa-core CPU featuring the new Cortex-X1 core clocked at 2.84GHz. Samsung manufactured the flagship Qualcomm chipset, which is also made using the 5nm process.

On the other hand, the Samsung Exynos 2100 follows the same octa-core core design as the Snapdragon chip. It employs 5nm fabrication and ARM cores. It has eight CPUs built on tri-cluster architecture. The Cortex-X1 core runs at 2.9GHz, three A78 cores run at 2.8GHz, and four A55 cores running at 2.2GHz on the Exynos 2100.

Snapdragon 888 Vs Exynos 2100: GPU Performance

The Adreno 660 GPU is used by the Snapdragon 888 CPU. It delivers 818MHz of GPU frequency. The graphics architecture Adreno 660 on chipsets is capable to render any wide-ranging graphics without hitches or lags.

Coming to Exynos 2100, the Mali-G78 GPU offers sustained performance improvements of up to 46 percent. While its diverse graphics processing technologies facilitate decent gaming and mixed reality experiences. Meanwhile, the AMIGO technology delivers stable frame rates.

Snapdragon 888 Vs Exynos 2100: Connectivity

For the flagship processors, the two manufacturers have chosen to use an integrated 5G modem. However, Qualcomm leads the industry in terms of radios and 5G. The integrated X60 5G modem in the Snapdragon 888 boasts a maximum download speed of 7.5Gbps and a maximum upload speed of 3Gbps. It supports Carrier Aggregation and the mmWave and sub-6GHz bands. With Snapdragon 888, you also receive compatibility with Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi 6E technology.

On the other hand, Samsung created its own internal 5G modem, which is also built inside the Exynos 2100 chipset. Theoretically, it can download data at speeds of up to 7.3Gbps and upload it at speeds of up to 3.6Gbps. Exynos 2100 also supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, similar to Snapdragon 888. Both the chipsets support mmWave and sub-6GHz spectrums.

Also Read | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Chipset Comparison: Most Advanced 5G Flagship Mobile Processor?

Key Highlights

• Dimensity 8100 processor is one of the latest Android mobile chipsets
• MediaTek Dimensity is built on a 5nm TSMC process
• Snapdragon 870 processor has a memory frequency of 3200MHz

MediaTek recently revamped its mobile chipset lineup with the release of the Dimensity 8000 and the Dimensity 9000 series 5G processors for premium Android smartphones. OPPO and OnePlus are amongst the first brands to unveil their new-generation flagship phones powered by these chipsets. The Dimensity 8100 processor is one of the latest Android mobile chipsets that go up against Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 870 processor. We have compared several Qualcomm and MediaTek processors. In this article, we are pitting down the Dimensity 8100 chipset and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 against each other. Let’s see which one out of the two has a better overall CPU and GPU performance.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: CPU Performance

Starting with the CPU architecture, both Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processors have octa-cores with the former designed on 1+3+ cluster, while the latter on 4+4 cluster. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 features one 3.2GHz Cortex-A77 core, three 2.42GHz Cortex-A77 cores, and four Cortex-A55 cores. The chipset is built on a 7nm TSMC fabrication process and has a frequency of 3200Mhz.

The MediaTek Dimensity is built on a 5nm TSMC process which makes it slightly better than the Snapdragon 870 chipset. This MediaTek Dimensity processor has four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.85GHz and four Cortex_A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. This chipset has a maximum frequency of 2850MHz. Both processors are well equipped to handle extensive apps and games without any noticeable lags in performance.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: GPU Performance

In the graphics department, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset is equipped with the Adreno 650 GPU that is based on the Adreno 600 architecture and has a 675MHz GPU frequency. The Snapdragon 870 comes with two execution and 512 shading units. Whereas, the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset combined Mali-G610 MC6 GPU is built on Valhall 3 architecture and delivers a max GPU frequency of 600MHz.

The Vulkan, OpenCL, and DirectX versions are the same on both processors, i.e., 1.1, 2.0, and 12 respectively. The GPU clubbed with both Snapdragon 870 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor can easily render some of the toughest graphics thrown at them.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: Memory, Multimedia (ISP) Compatibility

The Snapdragon 870 mobile chipset comes with LPDDR5 RAM compatibility; so does the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. However, the primary difference is in the memory frequency and the maximum bandwidth. The Snapdragon 870 processor has a memory frequency of 3200MHz, while the Dimensity 8100 comes with a 2750MHz memory frequency.

The Qualcomm chipset delivers 44Gbit/s max bandwidth which is 51.2Gbit/s with the MediaTek Dimensity processor. As for the storage type, the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is compatible with UFS 3.0 and UFS 3.1 storage, whereas the Dimensity 8100 comes with a single UFS 3.1 storage support.

Speaking of the media compatibility, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset delivers a max display resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, while the Dimensity processor has a lower 1440 x 2960 pixels resolution support. The camera capabilities are better with the Snapdragon 870 chipset which can capture 1 x 200MP and 2 x 25MP images compared to the single 1 x 200MP camera resolution with the Dimensity 8100 chipset.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset can capture 8K and 4K video at 30fps and 60fps respectively. This is only 4K@60fps with the Dimensity 8100 Max. The video and audio codecs are almost the same with both chipsets.

The video codecs supported are H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9 on the Snapdragon 870, while the Dimensity 8100 has an additional AV1 video codec. The common audio codec profiles on both these chipsets are AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV (Snapdragon 870) and AAC LC, MP3 HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2-FLAC (Dimensity 8100).

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: Connectivity

Qualcomm has used an integrated X55 modem with the Snapdragon 870 processor. This premium Qualcomm processor gets both 4G (LTE Cat.24) and 5G network support. The download speed offered by the Qualcomm chipset is up to 2500Mbps, while the download speeds are up to 316Mbps. Both chipsets come with the latest Wi-Fi 6. The Snapdragon features Bluetooth 5.2, while the Dimensity 8100 offers Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Also Read | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs Dimensity 9000 Premium Chipset Comparison: Which Is Better?

Key Highlights

• MediaTek Dimensitu 920 and SD 778G SoC are premium mid-range SoC
• Both chipset support 5G network
• CPU is octa-core on both chipsets
• Fabrication process is 6nm for both SD 778G and Dimensity 920

Android mobile ecosystem is primarily driven by Qualcomm and MediaTek processors globally. Unisoc and Exynos are the two other prime players with mobile processors in the global markets. However, the majority of smartphones today ship either with a Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Helio/ Dimensity chipset. MediaTek had recently started the Dimensity chipset series which is designed specifically for premium mid-range Android phones with 5G network support.

One of the latest processors that MediaTek has unveiled for the new-generation premium mid-tier Android phones is the octa-core Dimensity 920 chipset. There have been frequent queries where users have been asking which Qualcomm Snapdragon series chipset makes up the strongest contenders against this MediaTek Dimensity 900 series chipset.

Well, the Snapdragon 778G is one of the capable rivals that goes up directly against the Dimensity 920 chipset. Here’s how these two Qualcomm and MediaTek processors compare in terms of CPU, GPU, and network performance:

Features	Snapdragon 778G	Dimensity 920
CPU	octa-core	octa-core
GPU	Adreno 642l	Mali-G68 MC4
Memory	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage	UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.0, and UFS 3.1	UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, and UFS 3.1
Fabrication	TSMC 6nm	TSMC 6nm

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC: CPU Performance

Both Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and the MediaTek Dimensity 920 are octa-core processors that are crafted using TSMC 6nm fabrication processor. The CPU performance isn’t entirely different n these two processors. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor comes with one 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 core, three 2.2GHz Cortex-A78 cores, and quad 1.9 Cortex-A55 cores with a total base frequency of 2.4GHz.

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset’s octa-cores are broken down to two 2.5GHz Cortex-A78 cores, and six 2GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The total base frequency offered by the Dimensity 920 processor is 2.5GHz. Both smartphones deliver good CPU performance and also offer 5G network support following the modern norms with mobile communication.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 Chipset: GPU Performance

Coming to the GPUs, the Snapdragon 778G chipset clubs Adreno 642L GPU that is based on Adreno 600 architecture. The GPU frequency offered by the SD 778G is 490MHz with two execution and 384 shading units.

On the contrary, the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor combines the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU for graphics which has a maximum frequency of 950Hz with four execution and 64 shading units. Both chipsets come with the 1.1 Vulkan version, 2.0 Vulkan version, and DirectX version 12. The GPU support on both chipsets is decent to handle powerful graphics smoothly.

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Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 Chipset: Memory, Media (ISP) Compatibility

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is a game-centric processor which supports LPDDR5 RAM with up to 3200MHz frequency and 25.6Gbit/s max bandwidth. The maximum RAM size that the Snapdragon 778G can support is up to 16GB. The storage option compatible with this premium mid-range Qualcomm chipset is UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.0, and UFS 3.1.

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 octa-core processor also supports an LPDDR5 RAM with 3200MHz memory frequency and a max bandwidth of 25.6Gbit/s. The Maximum RAM allocation size is 16GB which is the same as the Snapdragon 778G. The storage support here includes UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, and UFS 3.1.

In terms of media compatibility, the maximum display resolution offered is 1080 x 2520 by both Snapdragon 778G and the Dimensity 920 processor. The camera resolution is 1 x 192MP and 2 x 36MP with the Snapdragon processor and 1 x 108MP, 2 x 20MP with the MediaTek chipset. The audio and video codecs are almost identical on both these chipsets. The video codec profiles are H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9 (AV1 is additional on the MediaTek Dimensity 920). Whereas, the audio codecs are AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV.

Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Chipset Quick Comparison: Latest Premium Mid-Range Mobile Processor Battle

Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC: Connectivity

The Snapdragon 778G’s comes with an integrated X53 modem which is compatible with both 4G (LTE Car.24) and 5G network support. The Snapdragon 778G processor delivers up to 1200Mbps download and up to 210Mbps upload speeds. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless network technology.

The modem is unspecified for the DImensity 920 chipset. However, this processor is also compatible with both 4G (LTE Cat.18) and 5G networks. The download speed is the same as the Snapdragon processor (1200Mbps). However, it offers a slightly higher upload speed of up to 316Mbps. The Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless technology remains common here.

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Key Highlights

• We put Snapdragon 888 Plus against Dimensity to find out which is better
• Dimensity 8100 is used by the OnePlus 10R, Redmi K50i, and more
• Snapdragon 888 can be found in the Samsung Galaxy S series

MediaTek debuted the Dimensity 8100 a few months ago. The Dimensity 8100 has been found in many smartphones including the OnePlus 10R, Redmi K50i, Oppo Reno8 Pro, Realme GT Neo 3, and others. The Snapdragon 888 is this chip’s major rival. For those who are unaware, Qualcomm’s flagship chip for 2021 was the Snapdragon 888, which can be found in many popular smartphones including the Galaxy S series from Samsung.

Therefore, it is quite difficult to choose between these chips if you are willing to get a phone with one of them. But don’t worry, here’s a detailed comparison between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and MediaTek Dimensity 8100 to help you choose the best one for you.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: CPU Performance

Both chips have 8-core designs. While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 uses the Kryo 680 architecture, the Dimensity 8100 uses a Cortex A78 and A55 architecture.

The single powerful Cortex-X1 running at 2.84GHz in Qualcomm’s Kryo 680 CPU cluster has a large 1MB L2 cache. Below that are three large Cortex-A78 cores, each with a 2.4GHz peak clock and a 512KB L2 cache.

On the other hand, the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is a mid-tier flagship chip based on a 5nm fabrication process. It is an 8-core CPU with high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 4x 2.85GHz and Cortex-A55 efficiency cores clocked at 4x 2GHz.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: GPU Performance

Now getting to the GPU side of things, the Snapdragon 888 features the Qualcomm Adreno 660, whereas the Dimensity 8100 features the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU.

With regard to the Adreno 680 GPU, Qualcomm is quite secretive about its internal workings. The company, however, boasts the highest performance increase in generations—a 35 percent increase—while also providing a 25 percent improvement in power efficiency.

The core architecture of the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is 1 x Ultra-powerful core, 3 x cores, and 4 Power efficient cores. It has LPDDR5X RAM with a 20 percent increase in power efficiency over the prior generation.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: Connectivity

Sticking with networking, both chips are 5G enabled. While the Snapdragon 888 has an integrated 5G modem, built together on a 5nm manufacturing process. The R16 5G modem is used by the Dimensity 8100.

The FastConnect 6900 function in the Snapdragon 888 enables Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and dual radio Bluetooth 5.2 functionality. The latest Bluetooth LE Audio standard is also supported by this. On the other hand, the Dimensity 8100 supports Bluetooth v5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. It also has a tri-band GPS.