MediaTek Helio X25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Helio X25 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The MediaTek Helio X25 has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to 4 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X25 was released in Q4/2015. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G was released in Q1/2022. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek Helio X20 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Kryo 265 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio X25 is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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MediaTek Helio X25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
10 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Gold |
1.55 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Silver |
-- 4x Cortex-A53 |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Helio X25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 686 @ 3.3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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ARM Mali-T880 MP4 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.85 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Midgard 4 | GPU Generation | 6 |
16 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
4 | Compute units | -- |
64 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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ARM Mali-T880 MP4 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Helio X25 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Helio X25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
LPDDR3-800 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
6.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Helio X25 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G is --. |
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MediaTek Helio X25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio X25 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Helio X25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
20 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 200 $ |
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MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X25
10C 10T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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