Dimensity 8300 vs Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2

We’ve put two powerful 8-core processors to the test: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8300. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2, launched at the start of 2023, is a swift mid-range SoC designed for smartphones and tablets, primarily those running on Android. It marks a notable advancement over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.

This SoC features an advanced ARM Cortex-X2 performance core reaching speeds up to 2.91 GHz, accompanied by three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.49 GHz for balanced performance, and four energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8 GHz. For graphics, it’s equipped with the Adreno 725 GPU, supporting Vulkan 1.1 and Snapdragon Elite Gaming, enhancing the gaming experience.

Meanwhile, the MediaTek Dimensity 8300, though a tier below the top-end Dimensity 9300, stands out as a highly capable chipset. MediaTek reports a significant 20% increase in CPU performance and a remarkable 60% enhancement in GPU performance compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 8200.

Beyond just raw processing power, this chipset excels in efficiency, offering 30% more CPU and 55% more GPU energy efficiency, even under maximum load. While it may not be MediaTek’s flagship, the Dimensity 8300 is undoubtedly a strong performer. You can explore their technical specifications, and see how they stack up in rigorous benchmark tests, including AnTuTu and Geekbench below.