Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

Comparisons   20-05-2022
   Full comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Neocore, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, Quadrant, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 680 or Snapdragon 720G.

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 720G

15%

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

Snapdragon 680

80%

Snapdragon 720G

70%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 680

18%

Snapdragon 720G

12%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 720G
Total score	271642	209520
CPU	76060	58669
GPU	103232	79613
MEM	43462	33527
UX	48905	37718

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 720G
Single-Core	409	432
Multi-Core	1687	1728

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 720G
Frequency	2400 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 265	2x2.4 GHz Kryo 465 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	1866
Memory bandwidth	22	13.91
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache		1 MB
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 4% better than Snapdragon 720G 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 618
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	312	422
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	192	256
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	26.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	49.8	45.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	43.3	53.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.1	39.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.1	38.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	63.9	53.4
Real Racing 3	64.4	94.2
Sniper 3D	56.6	69.9
Need for Speed No Limits	51.2	96.8
Mortal Kombat X	62.2	69.9
CSR Racing 2	51.8	75.3

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 350L
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X11 LTE modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 LTE modem
Download speed	390 MBit/s.	800 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is better: 15
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is better: 16
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 parallel comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

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 720G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 720G specs and review.