Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek 9400 benchmark showdown

01 November 2024
Apple's latest M4 series chip has a base CPU clock speed of 4.51 GHz.

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Smithravi, 06 Nov 2024Most apps don't even use max clocks on single core bec... moreThe earliest 8 Elite phone launches are closer to the iPhone 16 series launch date, than the earliest 8 Gen 3 phones. Not to mention, next year Android flagship are going to be compared to the iPhone 16 too.

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    • Anonymous
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    • 22 Nov 2024

    Smithravi, 06 Nov 2024Most apps don't even use max clocks on single core bec... moreWhydo you think Apple develops 11months slower?

      Mediatek 9400 also seems to be the most battery efficient. So Snapdragon seems to get their ass kicked. Good for competition and therefore good for us consumers

        Mr. Anonymous, 06 Nov 2024My friend, you clearly don't know what you are talking... moreEnlighten me since you know better than me.
        According to you, since SD has more cores, it should be faster. But multicore score from A18 Pro is higher than SD Gen3. Explain me how they performed same while opening the apps if one scores more than the other.

          Smithravi, 06 Nov 2024Most apps don't even use max clocks on single core bec... moreMy friend, you clearly don't know what you are talking about.
          I suggest you research the subject better before repeating the misinformation you are spreading here.

          Good luck!

            Rolly Ghiz, 06 Nov 2024So, to sum it all up: Theoretically, CPU: Snapdragon A18... moreAlso don't forget that Snapdragon also loses in terms of power consumption and software optimisation. That's one reason why android devices need larger batteries for similar battery life on iPhones.

            Also I really want to see SD develop a chip that can support 4K @120Hz. QHD screens started having 120Hz like 5 years ago, Elite is great but even that can't do 4K @120Hz. I wish SD develops something in future.

              So, to sum it all up:
              Theoretically, CPU:
              Snapdragon
              A18 pro
              Dimensity
              GPU:
              Dimensity
              Snapdragon
              A18 pro

              But, in real world scenarios, this is how the ranking goes:
              CPU:
              A18 pro
              Snapdragon
              Dimensity
              GPU:
              Snapdragon
              Dimensity
              A18 pro

              I'm really disappointed in Snapdragon. Even after beating Apple in the clock speeds, they're still losing to them in the single core performance.

                Again, why is the max clock speed of the prime core in the 8 Elite for the GT7 pro lower than the rest? It's meant to be 4.32GHz, not 4.2GHz.

                  Mr. Anonymous, 06 Nov 2024Not true. If that was the case, Apple would take this advan... moreMost apps don't even use max clocks on single core because they don't need it. Which is why S24 and iPhone performed same in opening those basic apps. If you take last year SOCs, you get the same result. Recent SoC all can open apps faster and do decent multitasking. More than what an app needs is not counted in those tests. Also you say most apps use multicore yet you didn't even give any examples. Also iPhone A18 Pro chip has more single and multicore than SD Gen3 chip. It only falls behind in multicore compared with SD elite which is tbh should be considered as next year flagship chip and be compared to next year apple silicon rather than this year.

                    Smithravi, 05 Nov 2024Like I said it depends on the app and usage. Some apps need... moreNot true. If that was the case, Apple would take this advantage and beat all the phones at app opening speeds already.
                    Most apps actually use multiple cores and at highest frequency during the opening time, to provide the fastest opening time possible.
                    There are some workloads that benefit from better single core performance, but opening apps on phones is not one of them since 10+ years.

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 06 Nov 2024

                      SoC's are like football formation.
                      each format has its pros & cons.

                      in future may we get option to change that on fly. like we do in game. (depending on scenario)

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                        • 06 Nov 2024

                        Battle for the second and third place.

                          Mr. Anonymous, 05 Nov 2024Multiple cores are also used when opening an app. If only s... moreLike I said it depends on the app and usage. Some apps need only one core and some apps need multicore. The reason why you see same performance in those app opening tests is because none of those apps actually need full clock speed of single core. As soon as if you try open an app which needs maximum single core performance, apple beats all smartphones. Some old game apps do this even today. Also apple multicore score is more than current snapdragon chips. Only area apple falls behind snapdragon is in terms of graphics or GPU.

                            ScottM, 05 Nov 2024But iPhones can't do any meaningful multitasking so th... moreCan't do any meaningful tasks? Multi core scores on A18 pro is around 8700 on geek bench. That's more than SD GEN 3 chips. Only upcoming elite chips have more multicore scores. So I don't agree with your statement. IPhone can handle whatever you throw at them including multi tasking.

                              Smithravi, 05 Nov 2024It depends. If you are the person who never closes the tabs... moreMultiple cores are also used when opening an app. If only single core was used, in phonebuff speedtest iPhone 16pro max would have a 50% lead for every app over s24u. In reality both phones are on even ground.

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                                Smithravi, 05 Nov 2024It depends. If you are the person who never closes the tabs... moreBut iPhones can't do any meaningful multitasking so that's a 100% deal breaker.

                                  Anonymous, 04 Nov 2024No body cares about single core. Multi core matters moreIt depends. If you are the person who never closes the tabs or apps, then yes multicore matters. But if you are concerned about how fast an app opens, then single core matters. iPhones can still open individual apps faster than SD technically.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 04 Nov 2024

                                    Smithravi, 04 Nov 2024not in single core. iPhone still beats all phones in single... moreNo body cares about single core. Multi core matters more

                                      Luke, 04 Nov 2024Really? So how does power saving mode work for S24U, what d... moreReally what? What are you surprised about?

                                        yalim, 04 Nov 2024I wished gsmarena put iphone16pro to this comparison, too. ... morenot in single core. iPhone still beats all phones in single core CPU

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