MediaTek Dimensity 1000 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Dimensity 1000 or MediaTek Dimensity 1000 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Mediatek Dimensity Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
1 Generation 7
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.84 GHz.
None None 4x Kryo 585 Silver
None None 1.8 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.42 GHz
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.84 GHz
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B 3x Kryo 585 Gold
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A 1x Kryo 585 Prime
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 uses the ARM Mali-G77 MP9, which has 144 texture shaders
and 9 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 uses the Qualcomm Adreno 650, which has 512 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
12 Direct X 12.0
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 650
7 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
144 Shaders 512
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 Execution units 2
Vallhall 1 Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.59 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
Mediatek APU 3.0 AI hardware Qualcomm AI engine
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 71.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 71.3 GB/s
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5500
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2020 Release date Q4/2019
MT6889 Part Number SM8250
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.8 MB
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Kryo 585
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Socket
Android Operating systems Android
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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