Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Samsung Exynos 1080

Comparisons 31-08-2022

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Samsung Exynos 1080, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Geekbench, PassMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Neocore, Quadrant, Vellamo, 3DMark, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Exynos 1080.

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 8 Gen 2

76%

Exynos 1080

48%

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

84%

Exynos 1080

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

74%

Exynos 1080

45%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Exynos 1080
Total score	1659178	676347
CPU	464567	189378
GPU	630479	257014
MEM	265471	108209
UX	298654	121743

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Exynos 1080
Single-Core	2168	1023
Multi-Core	6843	3731

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Exynos 1080
Frequency	3200 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	4x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	1866
Memory bandwidth	92	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is 6% better than Exynos 1080 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 740	Mali-G78 MP24
GPU Frequency	980 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	2138	1076
# of Cores		24
# of Shader Units	2048
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	4096 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	45.4	25.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	140.2	79.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	84.7	47.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	77.3	43.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	120.7	67.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	173.7	99.7
Real Racing 3	168.5	59.6
Sniper 3D	185.6	76.3
Need for Speed No Limits	117.5	57.2
Mortal Kombat X	121.6	69.2
CSR Racing 2	101.5	66.8

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	320 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	128 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 700
Video Encoding FPS	120	120
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 Modem-RF System 5G	Exynos Modem 5200
Download speed	27000 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	8000 MBit/s.	12000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou	Galileo, QZSS, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is better: 37
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1080 is better: 4
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 specs and review.

Exynos 1080 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 1080 specs and review.