Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G

Comparisons   20-05-2022
   Detailed compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the chips, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, Neocore, Vellamo, GFXBench, PCMark, PassMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Madout2, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Minecraft etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 680 or Snapdragon 690 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%

Snapdragon 690 5G

24%

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

Snapdragon 680

80%

Snapdragon 690 5G

74%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 680

18%

Snapdragon 690 5G

21%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 690 5G
Total score	271642	339723
CPU	76060	95116
GPU	103232	129086
MEM	43462	54361
UX	48905	61145

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 690 5G
Single-Core	409	760
Multi-Core	1687	2587

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 690 5G
Frequency	2400 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	8 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 265	8x2.0 GHz Kryo 560
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	1866
Memory bandwidth	22	14.9
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 Snapdragon 690 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	Adreno 619L
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	975 MHz
GFloPS	312	486
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	192	316
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2840 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	30.8	24.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	49.8	55.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	43.3	45.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.1	41.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.1	45.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	63.9	71.4
Real Racing 3	64.4	80.3
Sniper 3D	56.6	59.7
Need for Speed No Limits	51.2	82.6
Mortal Kombat X	62.2	66.6
CSR Racing 2	51.8	59.7

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	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 365	Qualcomm Spectra 355L
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X11 LTE modem	Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System
Download speed	390 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	900 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS	GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS, GNSS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G is better: 31
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, 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.

Snapdragon 690 5G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 690 5G specs and review.