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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Why is MediaTek Dimensity 1080 better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 870?
- 450 MHz higher RAM speed?
3200 MHzvs2750 MHz - 1 nm smaller semiconductor size?
6 nmvs7 nm - 280 MHz faster GPU clock speed?
950 MHzvs670 MHz - Uses HMP?
- 7.2 GB/s more memory bandwidth?
51.2 GB/svs44 GB/s - 230 MHz faster GPU turbo speed?
900 MHzvs670 MHz - 5W lower TDP?
5Wvs10W - 10.92% higher single-core Geekbench 6 result?
965vs870
Why is Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 better than MediaTek Dimensity 1080?
- Has NX bit?
- Has TrustZone?
- 4 more memory channels?
8vs4 - 5 MB bigger L3 cache?
7 MBvs2 MB - 37.69% higher multi-core Geekbench 6 result?
3317vs2409
Price comparison
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Gaming
9.1/10
16 votes
10.0/10
25 votes
Performance
9.2/10
16 votes
9.9/10
25 votes
General info
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).
OpenGL ES is used for games on mobile devices such as smartphones. Newer versions support better graphics.
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Performance
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) is a more advanced version of big.LITTLE technology. In this setup, a processor can utilize all cores at the same time, or just a single core for low-intensity tasks. This can provide powerful performance or increased battery life respectively.
turbo clock speed
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3.3GHz (ARM Cortex-A77)
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
clock multiplier
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The clock multiplier controls the speed of the CPU.
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
Memory
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
bits executed at a time
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
VFP version
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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
PassMark result
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
PassMark result (overclocked)
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU when it is overclocked.
Miscellaneous
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
Price comparison
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
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DOOGEE V30T 5G Unlocked Smartphone, 6.58-Inch FHD+ 120Hz Display, 108MP Flagship Camera, 20GB RAM, 256GB ...DOOGEE V30T 5G Unlocked Smartphone, 6.58-Inch FHD+ 120Hz Display, 108MP Flagship Camera, 20GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10800mAh Battery, Rugged Gold
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
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Comments
Kemuel
1 year ago
10 / 10
Price to Performance, Nothing Beats Dimensity 1080
Kemuel
1 year ago
10 / 10
Superb, No Lag , Fast. Mediocre Camera
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Federico
11 months ago
9 / 10
Excellent price, good camera, amazing performance
Federico
11 months ago
9 / 10
Good processor for everyday tasks and for a bit of gaming during free time.
Erick
8 months ago
10 / 10
Excellent, it runs everything - a quality processor.
Erick
8 months ago
10 / 10
I bought my cell phone just because of this processor. At first, I thought MediaTek was going to be bad, but it runs Genshin Impact smoothly without any problems. It's clear that brands are optimizing these processors well.
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