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MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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37.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83.3Inno Score
25.9CPU85.3
—GPU82.5
42Benchmarks87.5
54.9Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 70207 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+59) and benchmarks (+46). 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

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 42
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 55
  • 508% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,646,161 vs 600,000
  • 453% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,900 vs 2,150

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20232025
Process6 nm3 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W+50%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.2 GHz4.6 GHz+109%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUIMG BXM-8-256Adreno 840
GPU clock—1,200 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPU—Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s85.3 GB/s+233%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max displayFHD+ @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture2K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 7020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 10600,000Top 52%3,646,161+508%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (single)910Top 60%3,850+323%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,150Top 61%11,900+453%Top 1%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—7,700Top 2%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—1,084,061Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,342,827Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—425,901Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—793,372Top 3%

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