MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.4CPU34.4
24.3GPU29.8
41.6Benchmarks47.7
54.9Efficiency37
4 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 70505 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.5 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+6) and GPU (+6). MediaTek Dimensity 7050 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 7050
- Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 37
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 16% higher Max bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 44 GB/s
- 14% lower process: 6 nm vs 7 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger GPU score: 30 vs 24
- Stronger benchmarks score: 48 vs 42
- 71% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,250 vs 730
- 27% higher AnTuTu 10: 750,000 vs 590,000
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+14% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+37% | 8 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver |
| Max clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 650 |
| GPU clock | — | 670 MHz |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU 650 | Hexagon 698 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s+16% | 44 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Snapdragon X55 5G (external) |
| Max download | — | 7.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 590,000 | 750,000+27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010 | 1,050+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,380 | 3,000+26% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 730 | 1,250+71% |
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