MediaTek Dimensity 8020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

Comparisons   06-06-2023
   Full comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Neocore, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, Quadrant, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy Dimensity 8020 or Snapdragon 898.

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 8020

45%

Snapdragon 898

72%

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

Dimensity 8020

81%

Snapdragon 898

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8020

42%

Snapdragon 898

69%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8020	Snapdragon 898
Total score	633998	1004791
CPU	177519	281332
GPU	240920	381820
MEM	101448	160773
UX	114129	180867

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8020	Snapdragon 898
Single-Core	1016	1401
Multi-Core	3536	4418

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8020	Snapdragon 898
Frequency	2600 MHz	3090 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.09 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A510 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	3200
Memory bandwidth	24	88
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		1 MB
L2 cache		2 MB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 898 is 15% better than Dimensity 8020 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G77 MC9	Adreno 730
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	504	1800
# of Cores	9
# of Shader Units		1024
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	7680 x 4320 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	28.1	37.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	71.6	119.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.6	70.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	55.8	65.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	61.2	101.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	89.4	147.2
Real Racing 3	196.7	142.7
Sniper 3D	216.9	157.3
Need for Speed No Limits	157.1	99.7
Mortal Kombat X	157.8	102.3
CSR Racing 2	137.1	86.6

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	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	128 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5	NavIC enabled, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, SBAS, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, NavIC, QZSS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8020 is better: 10
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 is better: 31
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 8020 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8020 specs and review.

Snapdragon 898 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 898 specs and review.