Samsung Exynos 1280 vs HiSilicon Kirin 980

Comparisons   21-05-2022
   Comprehensive compare data of Samsung Exynos 1280 vs HiSilicon Kirin 980, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PCMark, Neocore, PassMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, PUBG, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, GTA, Fortnite etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy Exynos 1280 or Kirin 980.

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

Exynos 1280

28%

Kirin 980

25%

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

Exynos 1280

84%

Kirin 980

71%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Exynos 1280

25%

Kirin 980

22%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Exynos 1280	Kirin 980
Total score	396142	354810
CPU	110926	99354
GPU	150533	134833
MEM	63386	56759
UX	71298	63863

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Exynos 1280	Kirin 980
Single-Core	709	765
Multi-Core	1926	2602

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Exynos 1280	Kirin 980
Frequency	2400 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	4800 millions
Core configuration	2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 2x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	1866	1600
Memory bandwidth	44	31.78
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		512 KB
L3 cache	4 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 980 is 7% better than Exynos 1280 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G68 MP6	Mali-G76 MP18
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	950 MHz
GFloPS	684	581.14
# of Cores	24	18
# of Shader Units
Display	4096 x 2160 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	28.5	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	44.1	54.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.7	58.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	36.7	40.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	36.3	46.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	54.7	74.3
Real Racing 3	68.1	87.3
Sniper 3D	70.5	93.1
Need for Speed No Limits	76.7	93.1
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	66.9
CSR Racing 2	65.8	69.8

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	108 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5200	21
Download speed	2550 MBit/s.	1400 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1280 MBit/s.	900 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1280 is better: 23
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 980 is better: 16
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Exynos 1280 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 1280 specs and review.

Kirin 980 SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 980 specs and review.