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Samsung Exynos 1280 vs Samsung Exynos 850

WINNER
S
39.6Inno Score
VS
S
26.2Inno Score
28.1CPU20
37.2Benchmarks20
65.6Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 12801 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 850

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+19) and benchmarks (+17). Samsung Exynos 850 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger CPU score: 28 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 37 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 47
  • 488% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 170
  • 292% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,350 vs 600

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 850

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 5 W

General

General comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)5 W4 W+20%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A558x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.4 GHz+20%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
GPUArm Mali-G68 MP4Arm Mali-G52 MP1

Memory

Memory comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-1600
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s+34%12.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.0

Media

Media comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@30fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Samsung Exynos 850
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 10495,000+175%Top 61%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,000+488%Top 52%170Top 96%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,350+292%Top 56%600Top 97%

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