Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 850

Comparisons 08-07-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 850, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PCMark, 3DMark, PassMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Neocore, GFXBench, and how good the processors are in games Asphalt 9, Madout2, Fortnite, GTA, PUBG, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 or Snapdragon 850.

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 850

20%

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

Snapdragon 685

83%

Snapdragon 850

65%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 685

19%

Snapdragon 850

19%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 685	Snapdragon 850
Total score	293373	282308
CPU	82144	79039
GPU	111483	107274
MEM	46936	45171
UX	52803	50815

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 685	Snapdragon 850
Single-Core	492	638
Multi-Core	1605	2236

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 685	Snapdragon 850
Frequency	2800 MHz	2960 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.8 GHz Kryo 265	8x2.96 GHz Kryo 385
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	1866
Memory bandwidth	22	34.1
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
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 850 is 5% better than Snapdragon 685 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 630
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	312	712
# 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	25.2	26.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.7	45.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.2	44.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.4	38.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	49.1	35.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.6	59.4
Real Racing 3	75.3	56.4
Sniper 3D	96.7	98.2
Need for Speed No Limits	96.6	62.2
Mortal Kombat X	96.4	71.4
CSR Racing 2	66.5	49.3

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	108 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 365	Qualcomm Spectra 280
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 X20 LTE modem
Download speed	390 MBit/s.	1200 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 685 is better: 20
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 is better: 18
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 comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, 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.

Snapdragon 850 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 850 specs and review.