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MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8550

MediaTek Dimensity 7020
37.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8550
54.1Inno Score
25.9CPU47
—GPU54.4
42Benchmarks—
54.9Efficiencyspec-based68
0 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 70205 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8550

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8550 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 54.1 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+21). MediaTek Dimensity 7020 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 7020

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8550

  • Stronger CPU score: 47 vs 26
  • 187% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,166 vs 2,150
  • 71% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,559 vs 910
  • 55% higher Max clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
  • 33% lower process: 4 nm vs 6 nm

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Announced20232026
Process6 nm4 nm+33%
TDP (typical)5 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2-A

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.2 GHz3.4 GHz+55%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
GPUIMG BXM-8-256Arm Mali-G720 MC8

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
NPU—MediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated 5G-Advanced modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.4

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzWQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020MediaTek Dimensity 8550
AnTuTu600,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)910Bottom 38%1,559+71%Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,150Bottom 36%6,166+187%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—4,411Top 18%

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