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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
M
36.9Inno Score
VS
Q
30.2Inno Score
32.9CPU22.1
26.9GPU—
45.6Benchmarks23.7
50.1Efficiency54.9
4 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 12001 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 1200 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.9 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+22) and CPU (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

  • Stronger CPU score: 33 vs 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 46 vs 24
  • 145% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,030 vs 420
  • 138% higher AnTuTu 10: 690,000 vs 290,000
  • 107% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 1,400

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 50
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20212021
Process6 nm6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock3 GHz+25%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUArm Mali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno 610

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max displayFHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 10690,000+138%Top 49%290,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,030+145%Top 45%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900+107%Top 46%1,400Top 85%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,050Top 77%—

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