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MediaTek Dimensity 8020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

MediaTek Dimensity 8020
36Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
73.8Inno Score
33.1CPU67.9
28.7GPU—
49.6Benchmarks80.1
36Efficiencyspec-based77.2
0 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 802011 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+35) and benchmarks (+30). MediaTek Dimensity 8020 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 8020

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 33
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 50
  • 512% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 853,716 vs 139,570
  • 237% higher AnTuTu: 2,724,754 vs 809,277
  • 207% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 866,588 vs 282,056

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20232025
Process6 nm3 nm+50%
TDP (typical)—9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.6 GHz3.8 GHz+46%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPUMediaTek NPU 570Qualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR4X-4266LPDDR5X
Max bandwidth34.1 GB/s77 GB/s+126%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemIntegrated 5G modemSnapdragon X80 5G
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max displayFHD+ @ 144HzWQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 8020Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 11809,277Bottom 34%2,724,754+237%Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)282,056Bottom 24%866,588+207%Top 12%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)139,570Bottom 39%853,716+512%Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)138,421Bottom 15%368,524+166%Top 12%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)249,230Bottom 39%635,926+155%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,120Top 43%3,000+168%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,600Top 36%9,200+156%Top 6%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,262Bottom 43%—

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