Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G

Comparisons   20-05-2022
   Detailed comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like 3DMark, Quadrant, Neocore, AnTuTu 8, PCMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, PassMark, GeekBench 6, 5, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA, PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 680 or Dimensity 720 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

Snapdragon 680

19%

Dimensity 720 5G

22%

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

Snapdragon 680

80%

Dimensity 720 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 680

18%

Dimensity 720 5G

19%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 680	Dimensity 720 5G
Total score	271642	311419
CPU	76060	87206
GPU	103232	118349
MEM	43462	49837
UX	48905	56046

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 680	Dimensity 720 5G
Single-Core	409	697
Multi-Core	1687	2371

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 680	Dimensity 720 5G
Frequency	2400 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 265	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	22	17.07
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-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 680 is 16% better than Dimensity 720 5G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G57 MC3
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	312	512
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	192
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2520 x 1080 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	30.8	28.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	49.8	39.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	43.3	50.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.1	45.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.1	33.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	63.9	54.6
Real Racing 3	64.4	75.9
Sniper 3D	56.6	96.1
Need for Speed No Limits	51.2	91.1
Mortal Kombat X	62.2	81
CSR Racing 2	51.8	70.8

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	64 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 365
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X11 LTE modem	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	390 MBit/s.	2770 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS	QZSS L1CA, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GPS L1CA
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is better: 12
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G is better: 22
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 680 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 680 specs and review.

Dimensity 720 5G SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 720 5G specs and review.