MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
32.2CPU30.1
26.9GPU24.9
45.9Benchmarks42
—AI29
76.2Efficiency32.1
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 72002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.1 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+44) and benchmarks (+4). Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 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 7200
- Stronger benchmarks score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 32
- 50% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 10 W
- 50% higher Max bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 34.1 GB/s
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+50% | 10 W |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.79 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz+1% |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU 650 | Qualcomm Hexagon 690 |
| AI performance | — | 7 TOPS |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s+50% | 34.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Snapdragon X24 LTE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 700,000+17%Top 48% | 600,000Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150+35%Top 39% | 850Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 53% | 2,700+2%Top 52% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,050+31%Top 77% | 800Top 87% |
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