MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or MediaTek Dimensity 8100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
3 Generation 8
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
Mobile Segment Mobile
Mediatek Dimensity Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.85 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
4x Cortex-A78 Cores A 1x Kryo 680 Prime
8 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Kryo 680 Silver
No Hyperthreading No
2.85 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B 3x Kryo 680 Gold
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
4 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Execution units --
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2021
ARM Mali-G610 MP6 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 660 AV1
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
Vallhall 3 Generation 6
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

LPDDR5-6400 Memory type LPDDR5-3200
-- Bandwidth --
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
None Virtualization None
5 nm Technology 5 nm
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions
MT6895Z Part Number SM8350-AC
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2021
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Socket
Android Operating systems Android
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Kryo 680
 
 

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