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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Emphasizes "Big" Cores, Ditches Efficiency Cores

MediaTek has taken a different approach with its new Dimensity 9300 processor by opting for “big” cores instead of the usual big.LITTLE technology that combines high-performance cores with energy-efficient cores. This decision could make the Dimensity 9300 more competitive with flagship-class processors from Qualcomm and other companies. The chip features four Cortex-X4 CPU cores and four Cortex-A720 cores, which could give it an edge in tasks that utilize all eight CPU cores simultaneously. However, it is important to note that the CPU frequencies differ between MediaTek’s chip and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip, which has one Cortex-X4 core and five Cortex-A720 cores. Additionally, without lower-power cores, the energy efficiency of Qualcomm’s chip remains to be seen.

Specifications:

  • CPU:

    • MediaTek Dimensity 9300:
      • 1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.25 GHz
      • 3 x Cortex-X4 @ 2.85 GHz
      • 4 x Cortex-A720 @ 2 GHz
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:
      • 1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3 GHz
      • 3 x Cortex-A720 @ 3.2 GHz
      • 2 x Cortex-A720 @ 3 GHz
      • 2 x Cortex-A520 @ 2.3 GHz
  • GPU:

    • MediaTek Dimensity 9300: Immoratlis G720-MC12
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Adreno 740
  • RAM:

    • MediaTek Dimensity 9300: LPDDR5T (up to 9600 MB/s)
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: LPDDR5x (up to 9600MB/s)
  • Wireless:

    • MediaTek Dimensity 9300:
      • WiFi 7 (6.5 Gbps)
      • Bluetooth 5.4
      • 5G Sub-6 GHz/mmWave (up to 7.9 Gbps)
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:
      • WiFi 7 (5.8 Gbps)
      • Bluetooth 5.4
      • 5G Sub-6 GHz/mmWave (up to 10 Gbps)
  • Camera:

    • MediaTek Dimensity 9300:
      • Up to 320MP (single camera)
      • Up to 4K @ 60 fps (video)
      • Up to 8K @ 30 fps (video)
      • 18-bit ISP
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:
      • Up to 200MP (single camera)
      • Up to 4K @ 120 fps (video)
      • Up to 8K @ 30 fps (video)
      • 18-bit ISP
  • Display:

    • MediaTek Dimensity 9300:
      • Up to 4K @ 120 Hz
      • Up to WQHD @ 180 Hz
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3:
      • Up to 4K @ 60 Hz
      • Up to QHD+ @ 144 Hz

MediaTek claims that the Dimensity 9300 offers several improvements over its predecessor, the Dimensity 9200, including faster CPU and GPU performance, as well as improved AI performance.

Source: Liliputing.