Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 4 core processor released in Q4/2015 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1100/1200/1300 (3) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.15 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.15 GHz 2x Kryo |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
1.60 GHz 2x Kryo |
B-Core | 2.60 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 680 | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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Qualcomm Adreno 530 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
0.62 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
0.62 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 9 |
256 | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11,1 | 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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Qualcomm Adreno 530 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 12 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
LPDDR4-3733 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
14 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 |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Qualcomm Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
Unknown | OnePlus Nord 2 |