Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G vs MediaTek Dimensity 820

Comparisons 01-06-2021

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G vs MediaTek Dimensity 820, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, Neocore, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, GTA, Minecraft, Call of Duty, PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 780G or Dimensity 820.

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

Snapdragon 780G

51%

Dimensity 820

30%

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

Snapdragon 780G

82%

Dimensity 820

75%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 780G

49%

Dimensity 820

27%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 780G	Dimensity 820
Total score	718020	418747
CPU	201053	117242
GPU	272842	159126
MEM	114874	67000
UX	129242	75366

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 780G	Dimensity 820
Single-Core	1608	897
Multi-Core	5467	2961

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 780G	Dimensity 820
Frequency	2400 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	2133
Memory bandwidth	17	17.07
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Dimensity 820 is 7% better than Snapdragon 780G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 640	Mali-G57 MP5
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	986	705.5
# of Cores		5
# of Shader Units	384
Display	3360 x 1600 pixels	2520 x 1080 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	27.6	30.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	84.2	47.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	51.4	57.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	47.2	39.8
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	72.3	38.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	105.3	58.1
Real Racing 3	64.2	71.8
Sniper 3D	67.6	109.1
Need for Speed No Limits	72.6	68.9
Mortal Kombat X	75.4	66
CSR Racing 2	72.2	74.6

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	192 MP	80 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	7000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 30
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 820 is better: 10
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.

Dimensity 820 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 820 specs and review.