MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 920 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 920 8 core processor released in Q3/2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (1) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 260 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 920 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Gold |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver |
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 920 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon DSP |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | 5 |
6 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
4 | Compute units | -- |
64 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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-G68 MP4 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 920 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 920 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
6 nm | Technology | 14 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 |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm Adreno 509 @ 0.72 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Unknown | Unknown |