MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Dimensity 700 or MediaTek Dimensity 700 – 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 700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678
1 Generation 7
MediaTek Dimensity 700 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Mobile Segment Mobile
Mediatek Dimensity Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 678 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.7 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2x Cortex-A76 Cores A 2x Kryo 460 Gold
8 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.2 GHz
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B 6x Kryp 460 Silver
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 700 uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP2, which has 32 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
7 nm Technology 11 nm
12 Direct X 12.1
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
2 Execution units --
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2015
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 612
32 Shaders --
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Vallhall 1 Generation 6
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 12.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
17.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
12.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 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 678 is manufactured using a 11 nm process.
None Virtualization None
7 nm Technology 11 nm
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions
MT6833V/NZA Part Number SM6150-AC
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2020
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Socket
Android Operating systems Android
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Kryo 460