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We compared two 8-core processors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (with Adreno 735 graphics) and MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (Mali-G615 MP6). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.
- Review
- Differences
- Benchmarks
- AnTuTu v10
- GeekBench 6
- Specs
- Comments (7)
Review
General comparison of performance, power consumption, and other indicators
CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
83
Dimensity 8300
68
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulkan
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
100
Dimensity 8300
98
Battery life
Efficiency of battery consumption
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
91
Dimensity 8300
91
NanoReview Score
Overall chip score
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
91
Dimensity 8300
84
Key Differences
Main differences and advantages of each chip
Pros of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Has 4 MB larger L3 cache size than the Dimensity 8300
- Shows better (up to 13%) AnTuTu 10 score – 1554K vs 1373K
- Better instruction set architecture
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 8300
- Higher GPU frequency (~27%)
- 12% higher CPU clock speed (3350 vs 3000 MHz)
- Supports 7% higher memory bandwidth (68.2 against 64 GB/s)
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarks
SoC:
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
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Dimensity 8300
AnTuTu 10
The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3+13%
1554839
Dimensity 8300
1373164
| CPU | 383314 | 287045 |
| GPU | 525359 | 520005 |
| Memory | 376069 | 323049 |
| UX | 270097 | 243065 |
| Total score | 1554839 | 1373164 |
GeekBench 6
The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3+34%
2019
Dimensity 8300
1505
Multi-Core Score
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3+15%
5570
Dimensity 8300
4829
| Asset compression | 228.2 MB/sec | 194.2 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 163 pages/sec | 149.9 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 195.5 Mpixels/sec | 164.6 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 125.2 images/sec | 106.1 images/sec |
| HDR | 176.4 Mpixels/sec | 151.4 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 18 images/sec | 13.8 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 52.1 images/sec | 45.9 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 5.98 Mpixels/sec | 5.2 Mpixels/sec |
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Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Dimensity 8300
CPU
| Architecture | 1x 3 GHz – Cortex-X4 4x 2.8 GHz – Cortex-A720 3x 2 GHz – Cortex-A520 | 1x 3.35 GHz – Cortex-A715 3x 3.2 GHz – Cortex-A715 4x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A510 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3000 MHz | 3350 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9-A |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | - |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | - | 5.8 W |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
| GPU name | Adreno 735 | Mali-G615 MP6 |
| Architecture | Adreno 700 | Valhall 4rd gen |
| GPU frequency | 1100 MHz | 1400 MHz |
| Execution units | 2 | 6 |
| Shading units | 768 | - |
| Total shaders | 1536 | - |
| FLOPS | 3379.2 Gigaflops | - |
| Vulkan version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX version | 12.1 | - |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon | MediaTek APU 780 |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory frequency | 4200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Bus | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 64 Gbit/s | 68.2 Gbit/s |
| Max size | 24 GB | 24 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Max display resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2960 x 1440 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 200MP | 1x 320MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video playback | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, AV1, VP8, VP9 | H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC LC, MP3, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, FLAC |
Connectivity
| Modem | Snapdragon X70 | MediaTek T800 |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 22 | LTE Cat. 24 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 6500 Mbps | Up to 7900 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 3500 Mbps | Up to 4200 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
Info
| Announced | March 2024 | November 2023 |
| Class | Flagship | Mid range |
| Model number | SM8635 | MT6897 |
| Official page | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 official site | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 official site |
Further details
Notes on Dimensity 8300:
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra is identical to the Dimensity 8300 (without "Ultra") regarding technical specifications and performance.
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Please give your opinion on the comparison of Dimensity 8300 and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, or ask any questions
Budget broke boy15 May 2024 15:49
I think the extra gaming performance of Snapdragon 8's Gen 3 is coming from the Cortex X-4 and L2, L3 Cache. Except for these two things, Dimensity 8300-Ultra has a higher CPU, GPU core frequency. When Poco F6 (Global) comes out, a side-by-side performance comparison can only confirm the real deal.
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Bootyhunter24 April 2024 03:06
The 8300 has good specs but when used irl it lacks stability it stutters suddenly when you play around 30mins to 1h. On the other hand 8s gen 3 is very stable since it has better performance and efficiency cores, the one's saying 8300 is better doesn't know what it's performance is in real time experience. But although 8300 is very affordable compared to 8s gen 3 so you can call it king of budget if you're just looking for an affordable gaming chipset for around 250$ to 320$. But overall 8s gen 3 is better since it's more stable and better architecture.
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Elias30 April 2024 13:00
I saw some videos on YouTube where the 8s gen 3 devices reached 47-48°C temps and instantly throttled after only 15 minutes of playing heavy games.
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Nnn08 May 2024 21:22
Elias, Maybe the device has issues.
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Source14 April 2024 12:01
If you're seeking power and affordability, consider the Poco x6 Pro (8300 Ultra) but if stability and camera quality are your priorities, then the Poco F6/Redmi Turbo 3 (8s Gen 3) may be the better choice. Both offer excellent performance and battery life, however, heat generation may vary depending on your region and phone usage habits. Snapdragon and Dimensity are my go-to choices. The phones I've mentioned are the only ones I know that utilize 8s Gen 3 or 8300 Ultra.
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Korre13 April 2024 11:56
Click on the link below to see gameplay from 8s gen 3 and Redmi turbo 3. The video features Genshin Impact on Redmi Turbo 3 using 8s gen 3, and it's freezing during gameplay.https://youtu.be/fBER01Ol_rE?si=UmCtb_MOyWDqngYHThe issue appears to stem from Xiaomi's software. MediaTek 8300 is lagging due to Xiaomi, and now Qualcomm 8s gen 3 is also experiencing issues?
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Munn02 April 2024 11:03
The Dimensity 8300 is a more versatile chipset than the 8s Gen 3 because there are no budget-friendly Snapdragon phones equipped with flagship and premium mid-range System on Chips (SoCs) such as the Sd888, Sd870, Sd865+ 7+ Gen 2, unlike MediaTek.
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Unn01 April 2024 21:49
The Dimensity 8300 is equivalent to the 8s Gen 3, 7+ Gen 3, and 8+ Gen 1. However, in terms of pricing, Snapdragon's low-end/mid-range is equivalent to MediaTek's premium mid-range chipset, the 8300.
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Secure30 March 2024 13:21
The 3rd generation of the 8s series doesn't support 8K. Is this website even doing any research?
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