MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 820 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ - 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 820 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 820 was released in Q2/2020. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ was released in Q4/2021. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
MediaTek Dimensity 820 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 (2) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 670 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 820 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 2.50 GHz 1x Kryo 670 Prime |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 2.20 GHz 3x Kryo 670 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.90 GHz 4x Kryo 670 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 820 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 770 @ 12 TOPS |
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 MP5 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
0.90 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
5 | Compute units | 4 |
80 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 MP5 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
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 820 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Dimensity 820 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ is --. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 820 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
7 nm | Technology | 6 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 |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
Qualcomm Adreno 642L @ 0.00 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 820
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
Unknown | Unknown |