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MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

WINNER
M
37.6Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
25.9CPU20
42Benchmarks20
54.9Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 70201 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 7020 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 37.6 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+22) and efficiency (+8). 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 7020

  • Stronger CPU score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 42 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 47
  • 250% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 910 vs 260
  • 233% higher AnTuTu 10: 600,000 vs 180,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 5 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Announced20232018
Process6 nm+57%14 nm
TDP (typical)5 W4 W+20%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Max clock2.2 GHz+22%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPUIMG BXM-8-256Qualcomm Adreno 509

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4-1333
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+139%10.7 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 10600,000+233%Top 52%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)910+250%Top 60%260Top 95%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,150+115%Top 61%1,000Top 94%

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