CPU comparison with benchmarks |
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CPU lineage |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 – 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series. |
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| Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Name | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon | Family | Mediatek Dimensity |
| 2 | Generation | 1 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Group | MediaTek Dimensity 7000 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices. |
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| 3x Cortex-A510 | Cores C | None |
| 2.0 GHz | C-Core Frequency | None |
| 2.8 GHz | B-Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | A-Core Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| 4x Cortex-A715/A710 | Cores B | 6x Cortex-A55 |
| 1x Cortex-X3 | Cores A | 2x Cortex-A76 |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| 8 | CPU Cores | 8 |
Internal Graphics |
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. |
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| 0.68 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| Q4/2022 | Release date | -- |
| 12.1 | Direct X | -- |
| Qualcomm Adreno 740 | GPU name | PowerVR IMG BXM-8-256 |
| 4 nm | Technology | 0 nm |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 12.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| 8 | Generation | 11 |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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| Decode | AVC | No |
| Decode | VC-1 | No |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | No |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | VP8 | No |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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| 4 | Memory channels | 4 |
| 16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| No | ECC | No |
| -- | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
| LPDDR5X-4200 | Memory type | LPDDR4X-2133, LPDDR5-3200 |
Thermal Management |
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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.
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| -- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is manufactured using a 4 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 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is manufactured using a 4 nm process. |
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| Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
| SM8550-AB | Part Number | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| None | Virtualization | None |
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| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 | Architecture | Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 |
| 4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
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| Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
| -- | Release price | -- |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
