MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

Comparisons 27-05-2022

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like PassMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, GTA etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy Dimensity 1050 or Snapdragon 860.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Dimensity 1050

41%

Snapdragon 860

31%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Dimensity 1050

81%

Snapdragon 860

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1050

39%

Snapdragon 860

28%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Dimensity 1050	Snapdragon 860
Total score	574847	441828
CPU	160957	123709
GPU	218450	167894
MEM	91981	70701
UX	103470	79520

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Dimensity 1050	Snapdragon 860
Single-Core	1223	768
Multi-Core	3794	2765

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1050	Snapdragon 860
Frequency	2500 MHz	2960 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions
Core configuration	4x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Prime 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2133
Memory bandwidth	29	34.1
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	320 KB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 860 is 15% better than Dimensity 1050 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G610 MC3	Adreno 640
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	1008	986
# of Cores	3
# of Shader Units		384
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2840 x 2160 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	28.3	27.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.5	55.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.7	57.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	42.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.9	49.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.1	74.7
Real Racing 3	72.5	72.5
Sniper 3D	109.9	126.3
Need for Speed No Limits	92.3	80.6
Mortal Kombat X	83.3	83.1
CSR Racing 2	69.8	63.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	108 MP	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	22 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 380
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	2048 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	316 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a	Beidou, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo, GNSS, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, QZSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1050 is better: 27
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is better: 12
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 1050 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1050 specs and review.

Snapdragon 860 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 860 specs and review.