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MediaTek Dimensity 9200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9200
52.9Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
43.1CPU27.6
49.2GPU24.6
60Benchmarks34.8
69Efficiency37
8 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 92001 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.9 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+32) and benchmarks (+25). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9200

  • Stronger CPU score: 43 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 49 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 60 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 37
  • 188% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,600 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20222021
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W8 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock3.05 GHz3.2 GHz+5%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Immortalis-G715 MC11Adreno 650
GPU clock981 MHz+46%670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUMediaTek APU 690Hexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5X-8533LPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth68.3 GB/s+55%44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemIntegrated 5G modemSnapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max displayWQHD+ @ 144Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture—8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9200Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 101,500,000+100%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+86%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,300+77%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,600+188%1,250

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