MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Comparisons 24-06-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, 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 PCMark, 3DMark, PassMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Neocore, GFXBench, and how good the processors are in games Asphalt 9, Madout2, Fortnite, GTA, PUBG, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy Dimensity 6080 or Snapdragon 855.

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 6080

27%

Snapdragon 855

21%

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

Dimensity 6080

82%

Snapdragon 855

71%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 6080

25%

Snapdragon 855

19%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 6080	Snapdragon 855
Total score	378965	297918
CPU	106119	83417
GPU	144014	113205
MEM	60625	47670
UX	68220	53625

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 6080	Snapdragon 855
Single-Core	765	674
Multi-Core	1867	2359

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 6080	Snapdragon 855
Frequency	2400 MHz	2960 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	8x2.96 GHz Kryo 385
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	12 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	1866
Memory bandwidth	17.07	34.1
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		384 KB
L2 cache		768 KB
L3 cache		2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-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 855 is 18% better than Dimensity 6080 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 630
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	486	712
# of Cores	2
# of Shader Units		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	27.5	26.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	42.4	56.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	52.8	61.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	35.4	55.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	34.9	50.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	52.6	76.1
Real Racing 3	65.6	76.8
Sniper 3D	67.8	98.2
Need for Speed No Limits	73.1	98.2
Mortal Kombat X	67.1	98.2
CSR Racing 2	62.9	67.5

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	108 MP	60 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 280
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	5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 LTE modem
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	4000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	500 MBit/s.	1200 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1+E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 6080 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is better: 25
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 6080 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 6080 specs and review.

Snapdragon 855 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 855 specs and review.