MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

Comparisons   28-10-2022
   Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Vellamo, Quadrant, PassMark, GFXBench, Neocore, PCMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of processors in Asphalt 9, Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, Call of Duty, PUBG, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 1080 or Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Dimensity 1080

41%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

26%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Dimensity 1080

81%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1080

40%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

23%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Dimensity 1080	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Total score	575076	372638
CPU	161022	104329
GPU	218538	141601
MEM	92018	59621
UX	103522	67073

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Dimensity 1080	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Single-Core	1223	778
Multi-Core	3796	2952

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1080	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Frequency	2600 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2133
Memory bandwidth	32	68
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	320 KB	768 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is 8% better than Dimensity 1080 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Adreno 690
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	686	740
# of Cores	4
# of Shader Units	128	512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	28.4	26.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.1	41.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.8	51.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.6	34.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.6	34.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.5	51.8
Real Racing 3	72.8	64.1
Sniper 3D	109.8	66.5
Need for Speed No Limits	92.5	71.4
Mortal Kombat X	83.1	66.1
CSR Racing 2	69.8	60.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 390
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is better: 11
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 1080 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1080 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 specs and review.