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How We Test Processors

The process of reviewing desktop CPUs at PCMag carries on core traditions that date back to the establishment of PC Labs in 1984: We compare each CPU in its category based on price, features, upgrades ...
In case you are unaware, MediaTek holds the Top position in the global smartphone processor market with a 35% market share (as of Q3 2024). Qualcomm follows in second place, having a 25% market share.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite, with its custom Oryon cores (2+6), outperforms the Dimensity 9400 in Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmarks. Both chips offer similar GPU performance and enhanced NPU capabilities for ...