MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
23.9CPU20
29.2Benchmarks20
44.2Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 7001 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 700 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.2 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+9) and CPU (+4). Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 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 700
- Stronger CPU score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger benchmarks score: 29 vs 20
- 181% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 260
- 100% higher AnTuTu 10: 360,000 vs 180,000
- 90% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,000
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
- 20% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 5 W
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W | 4 W+20% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Max clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | Qualcomm Hexagon 680 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-2133 | LPDDR4-1333 |
| Max bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s+60% | 10.7 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G (sub-6) | Snapdragon X12 LTE |
| Max download | 2.8 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 90Hz | FHD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 2K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000+100%Top 78% | 180,000Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+181%Top 70% | 260Top 95% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+90%Top 72% | 1,000Top 94% |
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