MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs HiSilicon Kirin 980

Comparisons   15-06-2023
   Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs HiSilicon Kirin 980, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, Vellamo, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in GTA, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7020 or Kirin 980.

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 7020

34%

Kirin 980

25%

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

Dimensity 7020

84%

Kirin 980

71%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 7020

32%

Kirin 980

22%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 7020	Kirin 980
Total score	514841	354810
CPU	144158	99354
GPU	195643	134833
MEM	82373	56759
UX	92673	63863

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 7020	Kirin 980
Single-Core	825	765
Multi-Core	2871	2602

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 7020	Kirin 980
Frequency	2200 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 2x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	1600
Memory bandwidth	24	31.78
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		512 KB
L3 cache		4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 980 is 15% better than Dimensity 7020 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	IMG BXM-8-256	Mali-G76 MP18
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	950 MHz
GFloPS	256	581.14
# of Cores	8	18
# of Shader Units	256
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	61.8	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	54.2	54.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.6	58.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	60.1	40.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.1	46.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.4	74.3
Real Racing 3	121.4	87.3
Sniper 3D	115.6	93.1
Need for Speed No Limits	85.8	93.1
Mortal Kombat X	78.6	66.9
CSR Racing 2	79.7	69.8

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	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	21
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	1400 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1500 MBit/s.	900 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is better: 28
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 980 is better: 12
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 7020 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 7020 specs and review.

Kirin 980 SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 980 specs and review.