MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 720 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 - 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 720 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 was released in Q3/2020. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 was released in Q2/2016. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (2) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 720 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 1.40 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 536 |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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ARM Mali-G57 MP3 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.45 GHz |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
3 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 MP3 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Dimensity 720 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 can connect up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 is --. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 720 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
7 nm | Technology | 28 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 |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
ARM Mali-G57 MP3 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Qualcomm Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
Unknown | Unknown |