Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs MediaTek Dimensity 930

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 – 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 930 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Group MediaTek Dimensity 900
-- Generation 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 Name MediaTek Dimensity 930
-- Segment Mobile
Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 930 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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.
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 6x Cortex-A55
-- Threads 8
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 2x Cortex-A78
-- CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 0 nm
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units 8
-- Release date Q4/2019
GPU name PowerVR IMG AXM-8-256
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
-- Generation 10
-- 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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC No
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 18.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Memory type LPDDR5-6400
-- Bandwidth 18.4 GB/s
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- 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

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 MediaTek Dimensity 930 is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
Virtualization None
-- Technology 6 nm
Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions
-- Part Number MT6878
-- Chip design Chiplet
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Socket
Operating systems Android
-- Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55