Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G vs MediaTek Helio G85

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G CPU1 vs CPU2 MediaTek Helio G85
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G MediaTek Helio G85

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G and the MediaTek Helio G85 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the MediaTek Helio G85 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020.
Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) Family Mediatek Helio (37)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (2) CPU group MediaTek Helio G70/G80 (4)
6 Generation 1
Kryo 460 Architecture Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55
Smartphone / Tablet Segment Smartphone / Tablet
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio G85 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Characteristic MediaTek Helio G85
8 Cores 8
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.00 GHz
8x Kryo 460 Gold
A-Core 2.00 GHz
2x Cortex-A75
1.80 GHz
6x Kryo 460 Silver
B-Core 1.80 GHz
6x Cortex-A55

NPU AI performance

The 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Characteristic MediaTek Helio G85
Qualcomm AI engine AI hardware --
Hexagon 686 @ 3.3 TOPS AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU ARM Mali-G52 MP2
0.95 GHz GPU frequency 1.00 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
6 GPU Generation Bifrost 2
8 nm Technology 16 nm
2 Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 2
128 Shader 32
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
4 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12.1 DirectX Version 12

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU ARM Mali-G52 MP2
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, while the MediaTek Helio G85 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.4 GB/s enabled.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Characteristic MediaTek Helio G85
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory
8 GB Max. Memory 8 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 14.4 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio G85 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Characteristic MediaTek Helio G85
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) --
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio G85 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Characteristic MediaTek Helio G85
8 nm Technology 12 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
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 (71%)
Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 (78%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
503 (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
359 (71%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
1643 (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
1283 (78%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
Qualcomm Adreno 619 @ 0.95 GHz
536 (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 @ 1.00 GHz
64 (12%)

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
260173 (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
179641 (69%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
424 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
1322 (100%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
226311 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
2417 (100%)

AI performance (NPU)

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
3.3 (100%)
MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G MediaTek Helio G85
Oppo A74 5G
Oppo A5 5G
OnePlus Nord 200
Unknown

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