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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G or Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G – 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 685 4G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series. |
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| Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Name | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon | Family | Mediatek Dimensity |
| 6 | Generation | 1 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Group | MediaTek Dimensity 7000 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz. |
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| 1.9 GHz | B-Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | A-Core Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| 4x Kryo 265 Silver | Cores B | 6x Cortex-A55 |
| 4x Kryo 265 Gold | Cores A | 2x Cortex-A76 |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| 8 | CPU Cores | 8 |
Internal Graphics |
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G uses the Qualcomm Adreno 610, which has 128 texture shaders The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. |
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| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
| Q2/2019 | Release date | -- |
| 12.1 | Direct X | -- |
| Qualcomm Adreno 610 | GPU name | PowerVR IMG BXM-8-256 |
| 11 nm | Technology | 0 nm |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| 128 | Shaders | -- |
| 4.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| 6 | Generation | 11 |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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| Decode | AVC | No |
| Decode | VC-1 | No |
| Decode | VP9 | No |
| Decode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | VP8 | No |
| Decode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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| 2 | Memory channels | 4 |
| 0 bytes | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| No | ECC | No |
| 17.0 GB/s | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
| LPDDR4X-2133 | Memory type | LPDDR4X-2133, LPDDR5-3200 |
Thermal Management |
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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.
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| -- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G is manufactured using a 6 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 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is manufactured using a 4 nm process. |
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| Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
| SM6225-AD | Part Number | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| None | Virtualization | None |
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| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| Kryo 265 | Architecture | Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 |
| 6 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
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| Android | Operating systems | Android |
| -- | Release price | -- |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |