MediaTekReleased 2024
Dimensity 8300
A entry-level mobile chipset for PC builders, leading with 3.35 GHz.
45/100
3.35 GHzMali G615 MC622 TOPSAPU 780Wi-Fi 6EMediaTek
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average performance cores
- Below-average efficiency cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Dimensity 8300 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores4
Efficiency cores4
Max clock3.35 GHz
Process4 nm
GPU
GPUMali G615 MC6
GPU max clock1000 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUAPU 780
AI performance22
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download5170
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Identity
ManufacturerMediaTek
Release year2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDimensity 8300 vs Samsung Samsung Exynos 2400
Dimensity 8300Samsung Exynos 2400
| MediaTekDimensity 8300This page | SamsungSamsung Exynos 2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 46 /100Better |
| Max clock | 3.35 GHzBetter | 3.21 GHz |
| Cores | 8 | 10Better |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AI tops | 22Better | 17 |
| GPU | Mali G615 MC6 | Xclipse 940 |
Who it's for
Is the Dimensity 8300 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mobile chipset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier mobile chipset is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Dimensity 8300 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other mobile chipsets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Dimensity 8300?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Samsung Exynos 2400?
The Samsung Exynos 2400 scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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