Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730

Comparisons   20-05-2022
   Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Geekbench, Quadrant, GFXBench, 3DMark, PCMark, AnTuTu, PassMark, Vellamo, Neocore, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 680 or Snapdragon 730.

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 730

14%

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

Snapdragon 680

80%

Snapdragon 730

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 680

18%

Snapdragon 730

13%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 730
Total score	271642	205514
CPU	76060	57545
GPU	103232	78085
MEM	43462	32890
UX	48905	36997

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 730
Single-Core	409	423
Multi-Core	1687	1695

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 730
Frequency	2400 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 265	2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470
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
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 680 is 8% better than Snapdragon 730 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	25.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	49.8	58.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	43.3	60.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.1	35.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.1	52.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	63.9	75.5
Real Racing 3	64.4	75.6
Sniper 3D	56.6	115
Need for Speed No Limits	51.2	72.6
Mortal Kombat X	62.2	87.7
CSR Racing 2	51.8	66.6

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	22 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 365	Qualcomm Spectra 350
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: 13
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 is better: 16
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs 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.

Snapdragon 730 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 730 specs and review.