MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 700 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The MediaTek Dimensity 700 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 was released in Q1/2021. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G was released in Q1/2020. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 465 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 700 is 2.20 GHz while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is at 2.30 GHz. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe MediaTek Dimensity 700 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
0.95 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Dimensity 700 can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
LPDDR4X-2133 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek Dimensity 700 is --, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 700 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is manufactured in 8 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
7 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 0.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 700
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Unknown | Unknown |