MediaTek Dimensity 9200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek Dimensity 9200 or MediaTek Dimensity 9200 – 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 9200 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Mediatek Dimensity Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
4 Generation 2
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.05 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.36 GHz.
4x Cortex-A510 Cores C 3x Cortex-A510
1.8 GHz C-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
2.85 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.05 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.36 GHz
3x Cortex-A715 Cores B 4x Cortex-A715/A710
1x Cortex-X3 Cores A 1x Cortex-X3
No Overclocking No
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
0.98 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
12 Direct X 12.1
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 740
4 nm Technology 4 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 12.0 GB
11 Execution units --
Vallhall Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

4 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
68.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
LPDDR5X-8533 Memory type LPDDR5X-4200
 
 

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 9200 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2023
MT6985 Part Number SM8550-AC
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 Architecture Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510
4 nm Technology 4 nm
Socket
Android Operating systems Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM)
-- 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