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MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs Samsung Exynos 850

WINNER
M
36.4Inno Score
VS
S
26.2Inno Score
27.4CPU20
35.9Benchmarks20
54.9Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9001 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 850

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 900 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.4 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+16) and efficiency (+8). Samsung Exynos 850 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 900

  • Stronger CPU score: 27 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 36 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 47
  • 441% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 920 vs 170
  • 283% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,300 vs 600

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 850

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 5 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
Announced20212020
Process6 nm+25%8 nm
TDP (typical)5 W4 W+20%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A558x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.4 GHz+20%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Arm Mali-G52 MP1

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X-1600
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+100%12.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@30fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 900 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 900Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 10470,000+161%Top 63%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)920+441%Top 58%170Top 96%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,300+283%Top 58%600Top 97%

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