Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Samsung Exynos 2100

Comparisons 01-08-2021

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Samsung Exynos 2100, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like PassMark, Geekbench, GFXBench, Vellamo, Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, and how good the chipsets are in games PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx or Exynos 2100.

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%

Exynos 2100

48%

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

Snapdragon 8cx

73%

Exynos 2100

79%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8cx

23%

Exynos 2100

47%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8cx	Exynos 2100
Total score	358168	672647
CPU	100295	188336
GPU	136104	255602
MEM	57306	107633
UX	64475	121079

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8cx	Exynos 2100
Single-Core	748	1321
Multi-Core	2837	4216

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8cx	Exynos 2100
Frequency	2840 MHz	2910 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	2x2.91 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.81 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.21 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	68	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	384 KB
L2 cache	768 KB
L3 cache	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.1-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Exynos 2100 is 2% better than Snapdragon 8cx 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	Mali-G78 MP14
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	712	976
# of Cores		24
# of Shader Units	512
Display	2560 x 1600 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	28.3	25.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.4	78.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.6	47.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	37.4	43.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	67.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	70.6	98.6
Real Racing 3	67.3	83
Sniper 3D	72.2	90.1
Need for Speed No Limits	81.5	75.8
Mortal Kombat X	72.4	54.5
CSR Racing 2	58.4	66.4

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	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 390
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem	Exynos Modem 5200
Download speed	7000 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	12000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	QZSS, NaVIC, Beidou, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 2100 is better: 31
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 8cx SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8cx specs and review.

Exynos 2100 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 2100 specs and review.