MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 8 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/850 (2) |
5 | Generation | 5 |
Cortex-X4 / -A720 | Architecture | Kryo 385 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.25 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Gold |
2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Silver |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 4 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 supports a maximum of 10 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 52.0 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
LPDDR5X-9600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 10 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 52.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
12.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 18.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is at 3.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm Adreno 630 @ 0.70 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
Unknown | OnePlus 6 OnePlus 6T Vivo NEX S Asus Zenfone 5z Razer Phone 2 Asus ROG Phone Sony Xperia XZ2 |