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Dimensity 8050 vs Dimensity 8020

Dimensity 8050
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Dimensity 8020
Dimensity 8050
Dimensity 8020

We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Dimensity 8050 (with Mali-G77 MP9 graphics) and Dimensity 8020 (Mali-G77 MP9). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.

  1. Review
  2. Differences
  3. Benchmarks
  4. AnTuTu v11
  5. GeekBench 6
  6. Specs
  7. Comments (3)

Review

General comparison of performance, power consumption, and other indicators
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

Main differences and advantages of each chip
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 8050
  • 15% higher CPU clock speed (3000 vs 2600 MHz)
  • Higher GPU frequency (~6%)
  • Shows better (up to 5%) AnTuTu 11 score – 1029K vs 981K

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks
SoC:
Dimensity 8050
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Dimensity 8020

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Dimensity 8050 +5%
1029484
Dimensity 8020
981459
CPU 378209 349209
GPU 135451 150375
Memory 206995 181946
UX 308829 299929
Total score 1029484 981459
Samples [21 tests] [13 tests]
Submit your AnTuTu result

GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
Asset compression 163.8 MB/sec 172.2 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 96.3 pages/sec 99.4 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 128.8 Mpixels/sec 132.4 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 69.7 images/sec 78.5 images/sec
HDR 117.2 Mpixels/sec 125.7 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 9.86 images/sec 12.3 images/sec
Photo processing 33.4 images/sec 36.1 images/sec
Ray tracing 4.59 Mpixels/sec 4.75 Mpixels/sec
Samples 15 tests 10 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
Background blur 7.18 images/sec 7.31 images/sec
Face detection 3.68 images/sec 3.47 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.22 Gpixels/sec 0.22 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.37 Gpixels/sec 0.32 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.23 Gpixels/sec 0.22 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.06 Gpixels/sec 0.07 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 14.3 Gpixels/sec 13.7 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 764.6 FPS 822.7 FPS
API Vulkan OpenCL
Samples 12 tests 6 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Score 445 435
Stability - 98%
Graphics test 3 FPS 3 FPS
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Score 1300 1260
Stability - 99%
Graphics test 7 FPS 7 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
Dimensity 8050
14549
Dimensity 8020 +11%
16124
Web score 11867 15979
Video editing score 6512 7875
Data manipulation score 9539 10609
Photo editing score 41710 46444
Writing score 21233 18299
Phones tested 4 models Less than 3

Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
MediaTek Dimensity 8050
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-02 (Saint)AnTuTu 111041022
πŸ“˜ 2026-04-01 (Javohir)AnTuTu 111038280
πŸ“˜ 2026-03-21 (xmalle)AnTuTu 111033346
πŸ“˜ 2026-03-19 (Ivan)AnTuTu 11937684
πŸ“˜ 2026-03-08 (ParimKnight)AnTuTu 11999486
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MediaTek Dimensity 8020
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-22 (GEKO973239)AnTuTu 111022272
πŸ“˜ 2026-05-03 (Ren :3)AnTuTu 111007624
πŸ“˜ 2026-04-29 (Ren :3)AnTuTu 11991321
πŸ“˜ 2026-04-15 (Poseidon)AnTuTu 11992657
πŸ“˜ 2026-03-05 (Otuab)AnTuTu 11947213
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Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Dimensity 8050 and Dimensity 8020

CPU

Architecture 1x 3 GHz – Cortex-A78
3x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55		 4x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores 8 8
Frequency 3000 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
Manufacturing TSMC TSMC

Graphics

GPU name Mali-G77 MP9 Mali-G77 MP9
Architecture Valhall 1st gen Valhall 1st gen
GPU frequency 886 MHz 836 MHz
Pipelines 9 9
Shading units 32 32
Total shaders 288 288
FLOPS 510.3 Gigaflops 481.5 Gigaflops
Vulkan version 1.3 1.3
OpenCL version 2.0 2.0

AI Accelerator

Neural processor (NPU) MediaTek APU 570 MediaTek APU 570

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Bus 4x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 34.1 Gb/s 34.1 Gb/s
Max size 16 GB 16 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Storage type UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1
Max display resolution 2520 x 1080 2520 x 1080
Max camera resolution 1x 200MP 1x 108MP
Video capture 4K at 60FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video playback 4K at 60FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video codecs - H.264
- H.265
- AV1
- VP9		 - H.264
- H.265
- AV1
- VP9
Audio codecs - AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV		 - AAC LC
- FLAC
- HE-AACv1
- HE-AACv2
- MP3

Connectivity

4G support LTE Cat. 21 LTE Cat. 21
5G support Yes Yes
Download speed Up to 4700 Mbps Up to 4700 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 2500 Mbps Up to 2500 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 May 2023 April 2023
Class Mid range Mid range
Model number MT6893, MT6893Z_T/CZA MT6891, MT6891Z_Z/CZA
Official page MediaTek Dimensity 8050 official site MediaTek Dimensity 8020 official site

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Comments

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K-pop Fan January 13, 2024 at 06:16 AM
The Dimensity 8020 is an optimized version of the Dimensity 8050. 8020: Octacore (4x2.6GHz, 4x2.0GHz) 8050: Octacore (1x3.0GHz, 3x2.6GHz, 4x2.0GHz) Although the 8050 has a 3.0GHz core, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is superior. It won't be running at 3.0GHz all the time as it would drain the battery and overheat quickly. However, it excels in single-core performance, as more demanding workloads can be distributed to the higher clock speed, which benefits gaming. On the other hand, the Dimensity 8020 has a balanced distribution of clock speed among its cores, which equates to better multi-core performance. The operating system manages task distribution efficiently. If there are four cores with the same clock speed, tasks specific to this speed will be assigned to these cores and managed more efficiently, which is ideal for multi-tasking. By the way, the 8020 scored 777,000 on Antutu, while the 8050 scored 716,000 (these are chipset scores, not phone scores). Therefore, I personally prefer the Dimensity 8020 over the 8050.
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Random person October 5, 2023 at 11:05 PM
In my opinion, I'd lean towards the Dimensity 8050. It's better in terms of balance and doesn't overheat. This is because, as I mentioned, it has a balanced core setup: 1 core at 3000Hz, 3 cores at 2600Hz, and 4 cores at 2000Hz. In contrast, the Dimensity 8020 features 4 cores at 2600Hz and 4 cores at 2000Hz. In the end, it's up to you and what you prefer. However, if you're seeking a good phone at a reasonable price, consider checking out the Infinix Note 30 VIP. It's equipped with the Dimensity 8050. And if you're interested in a phone with the Dimensity 8020, I'd suggest looking into the Infinix Note 30 ZERO. Thanks for your time, buddy!
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A Tech Noob November 1, 2023 at 01:40 AM
I agree with your perspective. As someone who has purchased devices with these two exact processors β€” the Infinix GT 10 Pro with the D8050 and the Infinix Zero 30 with the D8020 β€” I've found the real-world performance is significantly better on the GT 10 Pro than the Zero 30. It offers less overheating, increased battery life, and minimal throttling under stressful conditions. Despite what the benchmarks might suggest, I believe the D8050 outperforms the D8020 in every condition.
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