Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the MediaTek Dimensity 900 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the MediaTek Dimensity 900 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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Qualcomm Adreno 730 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
0.82 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
4 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 730 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the MediaTek Dimensity 900 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 900 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 900 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
4 nm | Technology | 6 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, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro | Unknown |