Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | MediaTek MT8168 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G and the MediaTek MT8168 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 MT8168 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek MT816x 12nm (1) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 460 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 MT8168 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
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. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 619 | GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
0.95 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 2 |
8 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
128 | Shader | 16 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 619 | GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
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 & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, while the MediaTek MT8168 supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866, LPDDR4-1600 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8168 is 3 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8168 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
Qualcomm Adreno 619 @ 0.95 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
ARM Mali-G52 MP1 @ 0.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | MediaTek MT8168 |
Oppo A74 5G Oppo A5 5G OnePlus Nord 200 |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) |