Dimensity 8020 vs Dimensity 1080
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (with Mali-G77 MP9 graphics) and Dimensity 1080 (Mali-G68 MP4). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.
Review
CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulkan
Battery life
Efficiency of battery consumption
NanoReview Score
Overall chip score
Key Differences
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 8020
- Performs 2x better in floating-point computations
- Shows better (up to 34%) AnTuTu 11 score β 981K vs 731K
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 1080
- Supports 50% higher memory bandwidth (51.2 against 34.1 GB/s)
- Higher GPU frequency (~14%)
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 349209 | 286757 |
| GPU | 150375 | 76903 |
| Memory | 181946 | 134935 |
| UX | 299929 | 233342 |
| Total score | 981459 | 731937 |
| Samples | [13 tests] | [58 tests] |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 172.2 MB/sec | 121.2 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 99.4 pages/sec | 63 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 132.4 Mpixels/sec | 89.1 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 78.5 images/sec | 48.6 images/sec |
| HDR | 125.7 Mpixels/sec | 81 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 12.3 images/sec | 7.24 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 36.1 images/sec | 23.8 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 4.75 Mpixels/sec | 3.32 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 10 tests | 25 tests |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 7.31 images/sec | 3.62 images/sec |
| Face detection | 3.47 images/sec | 1.73 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.22 Gpixels/sec | 0.11 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.32 Gpixels/sec | 0.16 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.22 Gpixels/sec | 0.11 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.07 Gpixels/sec | 0.04 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 13.7 Gpixels/sec | 7.4 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 822.7 FPS | 422.6 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Samples | 6 tests | 14 tests |
3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Score | 435 | 234 |
| Stability | 98% | - |
| Graphics test | 3 FPS | 2 FPS |
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
| Score | 1260 | 631 |
| Stability | 99% | 99% |
| Graphics test | 7 FPS | 3 FPS |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 15979 | 10948 |
| Video editing score | 7875 | 7467 |
| Data manipulation score | 10609 | 10634 |
| Photo editing score | 46444 | 18941 |
| Writing score | 18299 | 14594 |
| Phones tested | Less than 3 | 4 models |
Gaming
| PUBG Mobile | - | 57 FPS [Ultra] |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | - | 38 FPS [Ultra] |
| Fortnite | - | 27 FPS [Ultra] |
| Shadowgun Legends | - | 62 FPS [Ultra] |
| World of Tanks Blitz | - | 83 FPS [Ultra] |
| Genshin Impact | - | 37 FPS [Ultra] |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | - | 86 FPS [Ultra] |
| Device | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 1080 x 2400 |
We provide average results. FPS may differ, depending on game version, OS and other factors.
Recent User Tests
MediaTek Dimensity 8020
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-08-22 (GEKO973239) | AnTuTu 11 | 1022272 |
| π 2026-05-03 (Ren :3) | AnTuTu 11 | 1007624 |
| π 2026-04-29 (Ren :3) | AnTuTu 11 | 991321 |
| π 2026-04-15 (Poseidon) | AnTuTu 11 | 992657 |
| π 2026-03-05 (Otuab) | AnTuTu 11 | 947213 |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-06 (Ano) | Geekbench 6 GPU | 2720 |
| π 2026-09-06 (Anonymous) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 1020 / 2514 |
| π 2026-09-04 -> PolarisDeOstian | AnTuTu 11 | 780307 |
| π 2026-09-04 (Polaris) | AnTuTu 11 | 780307 |
| π 2026-08-14 (Ditthaze) | AnTuTu 11 | 731937 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Dimensity 8020 and Dimensity 1080CPU
| Architecture | 4x 2.6 GHz β Cortex-A78 4x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
2x 2.6 GHz β Cortex-A78 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2600 MHz | 2600 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| L1 cache | 32 KB | - |
| L2 cache | 320 KB | - |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | - |
| Process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 4 W | 4 W |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
| GPU name | Mali-G77 MP9 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Architecture | Valhall 1st gen | Valhall 2nd gen |
| GPU frequency | 836 MHz | 950 MHz |
| Pipelines | 9 | 4 |
| Shading units | 32 | 32 |
| Total shaders | 288 | 128 |
| FLOPS | 481.5 Gigaflops | 243.2 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU 570 | MediaTek APU 3.0 |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Bus | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 34.1 Gb/s | 51.2 Gb/s |
| Max size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 |
| Max display resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP | 1x 200MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 30FPS |
| Video playback | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 30FPS |
| Video codecs | - H.264 - H.265 - AV1 - VP9 |
- H.264 - H.265 - VP9 |
| Audio codecs | - AAC LC - FLAC - HE-AACv1 - HE-AACv2 - MP3 |
- AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
Connectivity
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 21 | LTE Cat. 18 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 4700 Mbps | Up to 2770 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 2500 Mbps | Up to 1250 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
Info
| Announced | April 2023 | October 2022 |
| Class | Mid range | Mid range |
| Model number | MT6891, MT6891Z_Z/CZA | MT6877V/TTZA |
| Official page | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 official site | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 official site |
| Successor | - | - MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
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