Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G

Comparisons 01-08-2021

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like 3DMark, PassMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, Geekbench, PCMark, Quadrant, Neocore, AnTuTu, and how good the CPUs are in games Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, GTA, Minecraft, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx or Snapdragon 480 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 8cx

25%

Snapdragon 480 5G

19%

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

Snapdragon 8cx

73%

Snapdragon 480 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8cx

23%

Snapdragon 480 5G

16%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8cx	Snapdragon 480 5G
Total score	358168	269743
CPU	100295	75537
GPU	136104	102495
MEM	57306	43157
UX	64475	48548

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8cx	Snapdragon 480 5G
Single-Core	748	423
Multi-Core	2837	1482

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8cx	Snapdragon 480 5G
Frequency	2840 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	8 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	8x2.0 GHz Kryo 460
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	68	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	384 KB	16 KB
L2 cache	768 KB	256 KB
L3 cache	2 MB	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.1-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8cx is 29% better than Snapdragon 480 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 680	Adreno 619L
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	975 MHz
GFloPS	712	486
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	316
Display	2560 x 1600 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	28.3	29.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.4	48.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.6	42.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	37.4	37.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	44.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	70.6	62.4
Real Racing 3	67.3	64.2
Sniper 3D	72.2	81.3
Need for Speed No Limits	81.5	68.5
Mortal Kombat X	72.4	62.1
CSR Racing 2	58.4	47.1

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	32 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 390	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	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem	Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System
Download speed	7000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	800 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	GPS, Galileo, SBAS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS (L1 and L5), GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Sensor Assi
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is better: 27
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is better: 12
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8cx SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8cx specs and review.

Snapdragon 480 5G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 480 5G specs and review.