Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G

Comparisons 08-07-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PassMark, PCMark, AnTuTu, Neocore, Quadrant, Vellamo, 3DMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of CPUs in GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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 685

21%

Snapdragon 690 5G

24%

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

Snapdragon 685

83%

Snapdragon 690 5G

74%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 685

19%

Snapdragon 690 5G

21%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 685	Snapdragon 690 5G
Total score	293373	339723
CPU	82144	95116
GPU	111483	129086
MEM	46936	54361
UX	52803	61145

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 685	Snapdragon 690 5G
Single-Core	492	760
Multi-Core	1605	2587

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 685	Snapdragon 690 5G
Frequency	2800 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	8 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.8 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 685 is 28% 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	25.2	24.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.7	55.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.2	45.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.4	41.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	49.1	45.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.6	71.4
Real Racing 3	75.3	80.3
Sniper 3D	96.7	59.7
Need for Speed No Limits	96.6	82.6
Mortal Kombat X	96.4	66.6
CSR Racing 2	66.5	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	108 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 685 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G is better: 23
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 685 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 685 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.