The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 are two of the most advanced mobile processors for flagship devices in 2024. With both chipsets delivering cutting-edge performance across CPU, GPU, and memory tasks, it’s important to delve into their specifications, benchmark scores, and technical details.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 9400

Benchmark Performance

In AnTuTu 10, which measures performance in different areas, the Dimensity 9400 holds a slight edge with a 3% higher overall score than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The Dimensity 9400 scores 3,153,336, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 scores 3,070,269.

This difference is primarily due to the Dimensity 9400’s higher performance in the GPU and UX categories, where it achieves 1,322,243 and 494,698, respectively, compared to Snapdragon’s 1,290,125 and 480,841. When it comes to the CPU, Dimensity is ahead but not by that much with a score of 706574, as opposed to Snapdragon with a score of 687996.

As far as raw CPU performance is concerned, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 wins over the Dimensity 9400 in both single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 6. In the single-core score, Snapdragon scores 3,236 while Dimensity is at 2,874. A big 13% difference! The Snapdragon scores 10,049 whereas the Dimensity gets just 8,969 — that is a difference of around 12% in the multi-core test. This is yet another proof of the Snapdragon having the upper hand when it comes to performance, especially in CPU-bound tasks.

CPU Architecture and Frequency

The CPU architecture of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 features custom Oryon cores, with a 2x 4.09 GHz setup for its most powerful cores, paired with 6x 2.78 GHz cores. As a result, those processors have notably slower single-threaded performance compared to the Snapdragon. The Dimensity 9400 on the other hand is paired with using 1x 3.36 GHz Cortex-X925, 3x Cortex-X4 cores at up to 2.8 GHz, and a quad-core configuration of the low-power A725s at up to only 2.1 GHz. The architecture of Dimensity is pretty good, but the higher clock speed of Snapdragon gives it an advantage in terms of raw numbers.

GPU

On the GPU front, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 packs an Adreno 760 running at up to 1,150 MHz while the Dimensity 9400 sits at a faster speed of 1,300 MHz. The higher frequency suggests Dimensity might perform better in GPU-intensive tasks such as gaming and 3D rendering, despite Snapdragon’s established reputation in graphics performance.

AI, Memory, and Connectivity

Both chipsets support LPDDR5T RAM, with up to 24 GB, and use UFS 4.0 storage. Connectivity-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 offers 5G via the Snapdragon X80 modem, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. The Dimensity 9400 provides comparable connectivity, though the specifics of its 5G modem remain unclear.

Multimedia and Camera Capabilities

When it comes to multimedia, the Dimensity 9400 tops out at just 320MP cameras while Snapdragon can work with as high as a 200MP sensor. Both processors support 8K video recording at 30FPS, as well as the ability to shoot in 4K at up to 120FPS, which should prove extremely useful for multimedia and photography purposes.