MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

Comparisons 15-06-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7020 or Snapdragon 855 Plus.

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%

Snapdragon 855 Plus

24%

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

Dimensity 7020

84%

Snapdragon 855 Plus

71%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 7020

32%

Snapdragon 855 Plus

21%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 7020	Snapdragon 855 Plus
Total score	514841	336359
CPU	144158	94181
GPU	195643	127823
MEM	82373	53817
UX	92673	60543

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 7020	Snapdragon 855 Plus
Single-Core	825	753
Multi-Core	2871	2561

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 7020	Snapdragon 855 Plus
Frequency	2200 MHz	2960 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	8x2.96 GHz Kryo 485
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	24	34.1
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-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 855 Plus is 25% 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	Adreno 640
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	256	986
# of Cores	8
# of Shader Units	256	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	61.8	30.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	54.2	41.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.6	61.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	60.1	60.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.1	32.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.4	51.7
Real Racing 3	121.4	77.1
Sniper 3D	115.6	135.7
Need for Speed No Limits	85.8	111.1
Mortal Kombat X	78.6	80.2
CSR Racing 2	79.7	80.2

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	16 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	5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	2048 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1500 MBit/s.	316 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5	Beidou, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo, GNSS, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, QZSS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is better: 21
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus is better: 18
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing 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.

Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 855 Plus specs and review.