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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
M
38.1Inno Score
VS
Q
30.2Inno Score
29.5CPU22.1
38.4Benchmarks23.7
54.9Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 10800 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 38.1 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+15) and CPU (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1080

  • Stronger CPU score: 30 vs 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 38 vs 24
  • 140% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 420
  • 79% higher AnTuTu 10: 520,000 vs 290,000
  • 75% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,450 vs 1,400

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20222021
Process6 nm6 nm
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.6 GHz+8%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 610

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+50%17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@30fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 10520,000+79%Top 60%290,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010+140%Top 50%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,450+75%Top 55%1,400Top 85%

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