Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8020

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8020, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough 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 special testing software such as GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, Neocore, 3DMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 8020.

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 8 Elite

100%

Dimensity 8020

45%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Dimensity 8020

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Dimensity 8020

42%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8020
Total score	3123644	633998
CPU	874624	177519
GPU	1186984	240920
MEM	499774	101448
UX	562252	114129

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8020
Single-Core	3395	1016
Multi-Core	10489	3536

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8020
Frequency	4320 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	4266
Memory bandwidth	92	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	32 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Elite is 39% 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	Adreno 830	Mali-G77 MC9
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	3382	504
# of Cores		9
# of Shader Units	3072
Display	7680 x 4320 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	116.6	28.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	71.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	98.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	55.8
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	61.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	89.4
Real Racing 3	444.4	196.7
Sniper 3D	485.2	216.9
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	157.1
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	157.8
CSR Racing 2	265.5	137.1

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	320 MP	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	36 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770
Video Encoding FPS	120	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System 5G	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 40
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8020 is better: 2
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Elite specs and review.

Dimensity 8020 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8020 specs and review.