Dimensity 8400 vs Dimensity 8450
The Dimensity 8400 and the Dimensity 8450 are both upper mid-range chips made by MediaTek. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (6,180 vs 6,060) and in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (1,408 vs 1,423).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelGraphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Nearly levelHigher is better. Bars are relative to the faster chip in each test. A dash means we don’t have a reliable result for that chip yet.
Key facts
Specs from the chip makers. The better result in each benchmark is highlighted.
| Dimensity 8400 | Dimensity 8450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Class | Upper mid-range | Upper mid-range |
| Announced | Dec 2024 | Jun 2025 |
| Process | 4 nm TSMC | 4 nm TSMC |
| CPU | 8 cores 1× 3.25 GHz + 3× 3.0 GHz + 4× 2.1 GHz | 8 cores 1× 3.25 GHz + 3× 3.0 GHz + 4× 2.1 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 3.25 GHz | 3.25 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC7 | Mali-G720 MC7 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | Built-in 5G |
| Place in our ranking | #30 of 109 (better) | #32 of 109 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,600 | 1,590 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 6,180 | 6,060 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 1,408 | 1,423 |
| Phones in our database | 6 phones | 1 phone |
| Best-rated phone | Infinix Note 60 Ultra 8.1 | OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G 8.1 |
| Lowest US launch price | $580 Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Pro | — |
| Newest phone | Infinix GT 50 Pro Apr 2026 | OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G Nov 2025 |
Phones with the Dimensity 8400
6 phones in our database, best rated first.
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8.1
Infinix Note 60 Ultra
6.78″ 144 Hz, 200 MP camera, 7,000 mAh
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7.9
realme GT 7T
6.8″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 7,000 mAh
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7.6
Infinix GT 50 Pro
6.78″ 144 Hz, 50 MP camera, 6,500 mAh
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7.6
Xiaomi 15T
6.83″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,500 mAh
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Phones with the Dimensity 8450
1 phone in our database, best rated first.
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8.1
OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G
6.32″ 120 Hz, 200 MP camera, 6,200 mAh
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Dimensity 8400 vs Dimensity 8450: FAQ
Which is faster, the Dimensity 8400 or the Dimensity 8450?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (6,180 vs 6,060) and in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (1,408 vs 1,423). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Dimensity 8400 or the Dimensity 8450 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The two chips are nearly level there (1,408 vs 1,423). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Dimensity 8400 or the Dimensity 8450?
The Dimensity 8450 is newer: it was announced in June 2025, while the Dimensity 8400 was announced in December 2024.
Which phones use the Dimensity 8400 and the Dimensity 8450?
The Dimensity 8400 powers 6 phones in our database, including the Infinix Note 60 Ultra, realme GT 7T and Infinix GT 50 Pro. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $580, for the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Pro. The Dimensity 8450 powers one phone in our database: the OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G.
Where do these benchmark scores come from?
They are reference results for each chip: the median of several Geekbench 6 runs on retail phones. The 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics score is the median of the results for retail phones with the chip in the official ranking of UL, the maker of 3DMark. The same chip can score a little differently from phone to phone, depending on cooling, clock speeds and software.
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