MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Samsung Exynos 980 | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 720 or Samsung Exynos 980 - 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 Samsung Exynos 980 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 980 was released in Q4/2019. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 (4) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 980 (1) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
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 Samsung Exynos 980 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A77 |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
3 | Compute units | 5 |
48 | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Dimensity 720 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 980 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 980 is --. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 720 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 980 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
7 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
ARM Mali-G57 MP3 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
ARM Mali-G76 MP5 @ 0.72 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Samsung Exynos 980 |
Unknown | Unknown |