MediaTek Dimensity 8450 vs Dimensity 8350: What Has Changed?

MediaTek has just announced its new Dimensity 8450 processor in India. It has an all-big core design featuring the powerful Cortex-A725 cores. The chip also gets the Mali-G720 MC7 GPU, which is capable of 120fps gaming. These are huge upgrades over its predecessor, the Dimensity 8350.

This lineup of MediaTek chips is aimed at the premium mid-range segment, often referred to as flagship killer smartphones with superior performance at aggressive prices. Here’s a detailed comparison of specifications and features between the Dimensity 8450 and the Dimensity 8350 to see what has changed.

Dimensity 8450 vs Dimensity 8350: Specifications

Dimensity 8450 vs Dimensity 8350: CPU

• The Dimensity 8450 switches to an all-big core design, featuring eight Cortex-A720 performance cores. The Dimensity 8350 uses a 4+4 configuration of Cortex-A715 performance and Cortex-A510 efficiency cores.
• Cortex-A725 cores are 35% more powerful than Cortex-A715 cores, which gives the Dimensity 8450 a huge performance upgrade.
• Both processors are based on TSMC’s 4nm architecture, known for its high efficiency.
• While the clock speed of the Dimensity 8450 is slightly lower, it is capable of almost 30% better peak performance with its all-big core design.

Dimensity 8450 vs Dimensity 8350: GPU

• The Mali-G720 MC7 GPU on the Dimensity 8450 is 25% more powerful compared to the Mali-G615 MC6 on the Dimensity 8350.
• The new MediaTek chip also has an extra compute chip in the GPU (7 vs 6), which helps in better GPU performance.
• Both processors are capable of 120fps gaming in games like BGMI, but the Dimensity 8450 will offer a more stable frame rate as it supports MediaTek Frame Rate Converter (MFRC).

Dimensity 8450 vs Dimensity 8350: NPU

• MediaTek NPU 880 on the latest chip is 20% faster than the NPU 780 on the Dimensity 8350.
• The Dimensity 8450 also has support for Dimensity Agentic AI Engine which helps app developers utilise the power of the NPU in a more efficient manner.
• The Dimensity 8450 also has native support for several large language models (LLMs) and can run them locally on-device.

Dimensity 8450 vs Dimensity: ISP and Connectivity

• The Imagiq 1080 ISP is a slight upgrade over the Dimensity Imagiq 980, but the exact metrics were not shared by MediaTek.
• Both have support for 4K 60fps HDR video recording and advanced image processing for zoomed-in shots.
• The two chips also have 5G connectivity supporting peak download speeds of up to 5.17 Gbps.
• There’s no major difference in ISP and network capabilities between them.

Phones with Dimensity 8450 and Dimensity 8350

• The OPPO Reno 14 Pro is currently the only phone on the market with the Dimensity 8450 chip. The device is available in China, and OPPO has confirmed that it will soon launch in India.
• The Dimensity 8350 is present on the OPPO Reno 13 and the Reno 13 Pro.
• Tweaked versions of the Dimensity 8350, such as the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate and the Dimensity 8350 Ultra, are present on the Infinix GT 30 Pro and the Realme P3 Ultra, respectively. All three are the same chips with no major technical differences.

Verdict

The Dimensity 8450 brings a huge upgrade in CPU performance with its all-big core design. This will help in faster app opening, smoother animations, and make the device overall stronger in terms of raw performance. The GPU also gets a 25% performance boost, which will enable a better gaming experience.

Overall, the Dimensity 8450 is an excellent upgrade over the Dimensity 8350, as it brings an all-around improvement in CPU, GPU, and NPU performance. We can expect more phones with the new MediaTek chip in the price range of Rs 30,000-40,000.