In the mid-range processor segment, the competition is fierce between Qualcomm and MediaTek. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and MediaTek's Dimensity 7400 are competing to outrank each other in CPU and GPU performance. So to evaluate which chipset is better, we have compared the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 across AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, and more. On that note, let's check out the findings.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: AnTuTu Score
| AnTuTu Benchmark | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,077,092 | 922,227 |
| CPU | 306,232 | 329,972 |
| GPU | 327,665 | 147,724 |
| Memory | 213,580 | 155,228 |
| UX | 229,615 | 289,303 |
In the AnTuTu V10 benchmark, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 scored 1,077,092 points while the Dimensity 7400 achieved 922,227 points. Here, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 leads by around 17% in overall performance. However, if we look at the CPU score, the Dimensity 7400 on the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion posts slightly better results than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, powering the Realme P4 Pro. That said, in graphics department, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 delivers 2x stronger performance.
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Geekbench Score
| Geekbench 6 CPU | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 |
| Single-core | 1,208 | 1,092 |
| Multi-core | 3,464 | 3,062 |
In the Geekbench 6 CPU test, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 scored 1,208 in single-core and 3,464 in multi-core, thanks to newer Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 cores. Whereas, the Dimensity 7400 achieved 1,092 in single-core tasks and 3,062 in multi-core tasks. MediaTek has packed older Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores on the Dimensity 7400, resulting in slower CPU performance.
In terms of single-core CPU performance, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is 10% faster than the Dimensity 7400, and about 13% faster in multi-core. It's clear that the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 offers a superior CPU performance in the mid-range segment.
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: CPU Throttling Test
| CPU Throttling Test | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 |
| Maximum Score | 388,446 GIPS | 250,031 GIPS |
| Average Score | 369,023 GIPS | 238,029 GIPS |
| Minimum Score | 341,055 GIPS | 211,526 GIPS |
| Throttling Percentage (Higher is better) | 93% | 90% |
Now, to test the sustained performance of the CPU, we ran the 15-minute CPU Throttling test, and here, both processors did pretty well. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 throttled to 93% of its maximum performance while the Dimensity 7400 stood at 90%. It means that both chipsets can handle sustained workloads on the CPU for a longer duration without downclocking the CPU cores.
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: 3DMark Score
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 |
| Best Loop Score | 1,807 | 1,014 |
| Lowest Loop Score | 1,793 | 999 |
| Stability | 99.2% | 98.5% |
Next, to evaluate the graphics performance, we conducted the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress test. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 got the best loop score of 1,807 and the lowest loop score of 1,793 with an amazing stability of 99.2%. In the same test, the Dimensity 7400 achieved the best loop score of 1,014 and the lowest loop score of 999 with a great 98.5% stability.
While the GPU on both processors didn't throttle under extreme workload, the Adreno 722 GPU inside the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is 78% faster than the Arm Mali-G615 MC2 GPU inside the Dimensity 7400. So for demanding graphics tasks and gaming, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 has a much better GPU over the Dimensity 7400.
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Speedometer 3.0 Score
Finally, in the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark which evaluates the CPU on web responsiveness, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 again did better than the Dimensity 7400. The SD 7 Gen 4 scored 11.8 points while the Dimensity 7400 got 9.28 points. It means that for web applications and web browsing, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is a better chipset.
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark Gallery
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Specs Comparison
| Specs | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 |
| Process Node | TSMC's 4nm | TSMC's 4nm |
| CPU | 8-core Kryo CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex CPU |
| CPU Cores | 1x 2.8 GHz (Cortex-A720), 3x 2.4GHz (Cortex-A720), 4x 1.8 GHz (Cortex-A520) | 4x 2.6 GHz (Cortex-A78), 4x 2.0GHz (Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage and Memory | UFS 4.0, LPDDR5X, up to 4200 MHz | UFS 3.1, LPDDR5 memory, up to 6400Mbps |
| NPU | Hexagon NPU | NPU 655 |
| ISP | Spectra Triple ISP 12-bit | Imagiq 950 ISP |
| Modem | Snapdragon 5G modem, Peak download speeds up to 4.2 Gbps | MediaTek 5G modem, Peak download speeds up to 3.27Gbps |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 |
Verdict
To conclude, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is superior than the Dimensity 7400 in every aspect, be it CPU or GPU performance. While in the CPU department, the Dimensity 7400 comes closer, in the GPU department, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 delivers almost 2x faster performance. So if you are looking to buy a mid-range phone, I would recommend Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 over the Dimensity 7400 without any reservations.
