Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G or Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
6 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Qualcomm Snapdragon Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G is 2.2 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Kryo 460 Gold Cores None
None None 1.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
None None 4x Kryo 265 Gold
None None 4x Kryo 265 Silver
2.2 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G uses the Qualcomm Adreno 619, which has 128 texture shaders
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G uses the Qualcomm Adreno 610, which has 128 texture shaders
128 Shaders 128
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
8 nm Technology 11 nm
12.1 Direct X 12.1
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
0.95 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 610
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type LPDDR4X-2133
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 4.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
17.0 GB/s Bandwidth 17.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G is manufactured using a 8 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2022
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
8 nm Technology 6 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 200 $
Kryo 460 Architecture Kryo 265
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
SM4350-AC Part Number SM6225
Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes