MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G

Comparisons 24-06-2023

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, and how good the processors are in games PUBG, Call of Duty, Madout2, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy Dimensity 6080 or Snapdragon 870 5G.

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 870 5G

50%

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

Dimensity 6080

82%

Snapdragon 870 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 6080

25%

Snapdragon 870 5G

47%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 6080	Snapdragon 870 5G
Total score	378965	703475
CPU	106119	196982
GPU	144014	267320
MEM	60625	112558
UX	68220	126630

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 6080	Snapdragon 870 5G
Single-Core	765	1106
Multi-Core	1867	3869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 6080	Snapdragon 870 5G
Frequency	2400 MHz	3200 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	1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime 3x2.48 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	12 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2750
Memory bandwidth	17.07	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 870 5G is 25% 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 650
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	645 MHz
GFloPS	486	1348
# of Cores	2
# of Shader Units		512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 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	26.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	42.4	82.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	52.8	50.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	35.4	46.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	34.9	71.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	52.6	103.8
Real Racing 3	65.6	62.9
Sniper 3D	67.8	95.6
Need for Speed No Limits	73.1	90.5
Mortal Kombat X	67.1	65.4
CSR Racing 2	62.9	65.4

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1+E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, QZSS, GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 6080 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips 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 870 5G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 870 5G specs and review.