Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

Comparisons   20-05-2022
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the CPUs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as AnTuTu, Neocore, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 680 or Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2.

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 8cx Gen 2

26%

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

Snapdragon 680

80%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 680

18%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

23%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Total score	271642	372638
CPU	76060	104329
GPU	103232	141601
MEM	43462	59621
UX	48905	67073

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Single-Core	409	778
Multi-Core	1687	2952

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Frequency	2400 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 265	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	22	68
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		384 KB
L2 cache		768 KB
L3 cache		2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is 15% better than Snapdragon 680 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 690
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	312	740
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	192	512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	26.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	49.8	41.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	43.3	51.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.1	34.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.1	34.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	63.9	51.8
Real Racing 3	64.4	64.1
Sniper 3D	56.6	66.5
Need for Speed No Limits	51.2	71.4
Mortal Kombat X	62.2	66.1
CSR Racing 2	51.8	60.6

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	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 365	Qualcomm Spectra 390
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 X24 LTE modem
Download speed	390 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is better: 27
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to 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 8cx Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 specs and review.