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MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

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37.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75.2Inno Score
25.9CPU74.1
—GPU70.6
42Benchmarks81.3
54.9Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 70207 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 75.2 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+48) and benchmarks (+39). 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

  • 44% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 81 vs 42
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 55
  • 375% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,849,183 vs 600,000
  • 365% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,000 vs 2,150

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20232024
Process6 nm3 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W+44%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.2 GHz4.32 GHz+96%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUIMG BXM-8-256Adreno 830
GPU clock—1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPU—Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s85.3 GB/s+233%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max displayFHD+ @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture2K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 10600,000Top 52%2,849,183+375%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (single)910Top 60%3,200+252%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,150Top 61%10,000+365%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—6,200Top 6%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—796,858Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,072,373Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—367,884Top 12%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—612,068Top 15%

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