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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

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36.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
42.3Inno Score
32.9CPU32.7
26.9GPU27.8
45.6Benchmarks49.3
50.1Efficiency76.2
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 12009 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.3 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and benchmarks (+4). MediaTek Dimensity 1200 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

  • 14% higher Max clock: 3 GHz vs 2.63 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 50
  • 199% higher Max bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s
  • 33% lower process: 4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Announced20212023
Process6 nm4 nm+33%
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3 GHz+14%2.63 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G77 MC9Adreno 720

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
NPU—Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s51.2 GB/s+199%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X63 5G
Max download4.7 Gbps5 Gbps+6%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.4

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Max displayFHD+ @ 168Hz—
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10690,000Top 49%800,000+16%Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,030Top 45%1,150+12%Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900Top 46%3,250+12%Top 40%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,050Top 77%1,150+10%Top 75%

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