Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U

Comparisons   08-07-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, GeekBench 6, Neocore, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
   After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 or Dimensity 800U.

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 685

21%

Dimensity 800U

23%

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

Snapdragon 685

83%

Dimensity 800U

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 685

19%

Dimensity 800U

22%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 685	Dimensity 800U
Total score	293373	329621
CPU	82144	92292
GPU	111483	125254
MEM	46936	52742
UX	52803	59341

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 685	Dimensity 800U
Single-Core	492	738
Multi-Core	1605	2510

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 685	Dimensity 800U
Frequency	2800 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.8 GHz Kryo 265	4x2.4 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-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 685 is 14% better than Dimensity 800U 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	25.2	30.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.7	42.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.2	53.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.4	48.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	49.1	35.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.6	59.7
Real Racing 3	75.3	66.6
Sniper 3D	96.7	101.3
Need for Speed No Limits	96.6	95.9
Mortal Kombat X	96.4	61.3
CSR Racing 2	66.5	58.6

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	108 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.	2300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	1200 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS	BeiDou B1I, QZSS L1CA, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1, GPS L1CA
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 is better: 17
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 800U is better: 18
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 685 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 685 specs and review.

Dimensity 800U SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 800U specs and review.