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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

WINNER
M
33.9Inno Score
VS
Q
22.6Inno Score
25.2CPU20.8
31.2Benchmarks20
54.9Efficiency29.7
8 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 60801 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 6080 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 33.9 to 22.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+25) and benchmarks (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 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 6080

  • Stronger CPU score: 25 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 31 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 30
  • 122% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,950 vs 880
  • 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 750 vs 340

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

  • 75% higher Max bandwidth: 29.9 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Announced20232016
Process6 nm+57%14 nm
TDP (typical)5 W+55%11 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Cores8+100%4
Core configuration2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.15 GHz Kryo + 2x1.6 GHz Kryo
Max clock2.4 GHz+12%2.15 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 530

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4-1866
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s29.9 GB/s+75%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.24.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Max displayFHD+ @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
AnTuTu 10390,000+70%Top 73%230,000Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (single)750+121%Top 67%340Top 90%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950+122%Top 70%880Top 95%

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