Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | MediaTek Helio X20 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G and the MediaTek Helio X20 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G 8 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the MediaTek Helio X20 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 265 | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio X20 clocks with 2.10 GHz, has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Gold |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
1.90 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Silver |
B-Core | 1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 610 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
11 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 610 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G, while the MediaTek Helio X20 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
LPDDR4X-2133 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
Max. Memory | 4 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio X20 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio X20 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
6 nm | Technology | 20 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 |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | MediaTek Helio X20 |
Unknown | Unknown |