Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 680 processor for budget smartphones in 2021. Since then, we have got several phones powered by this chip. Although the Snapdragon 680 is a 4G-only chipset with the same CPU and GPU setup as the Snapdragon 665 SoC, it is based on a more efficient 6nm architecture. We will see the chip’s complete specifications here and check out how it fares on various benchmarking platforms. Let’s begin with the Snapdragon 680 processor AnTuTu score:
Note: The following benchmark scores are of iQOO Z6 based on our in-house testing.
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Snapdragon 680 AnTuTu score
AnTuTu 10 runs various custom processes to access the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX performance of your phone. AnTuTu Benchmark is recognised as the go-to test for assessing the performance ceiling of a device.
The AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 680 is 290,292.
| FACTORS | SCORES |
| CPU | 81,362 |
| GPU | 52,492 |
| Memory | 78,544 |
| UX | 78,894 |
| Overall AnTuTu score | 290,292 |
Snapdragon 680 Geekbench score
Geekbench assesses the single-core and multi-core CPU performance of the device. We run the app for 15 to 20 minutes before noting the single-core score.
| TESTS | SCORES |
| Single-core (ran for 15-20 min) | 377 |
| Multi-core | 1,566 |
Snapdragon 680 GFXBench score
GFXBench is for scanning the phone’s GPU performance. For this test, we have shared the frames per second (FPS) of the Manhattan video (for 30 minutes) and the T-Rex video.
| TESTS | SCORES |
| Manhattan (ran for 30 min) | 19 FPS |
| T-Rex | 36 FPS |
Mobile phones with Snapdragon 680
Find below the phones with Snapdragon 680 SoC available in India. Note that factors like external interference, ambient temperature, network conditions and available memory could impact the results. So, take this as an indicator of performance, not a be-all-end-all score.
| PHONES | ANTUTU SCORE |
| iQOO Z6 | 290,292 |
| Galaxy A23 4G | 266,751 |
| Moto G52 | 266,309 |
| OPPO F21s Pro | NA |
| Vivo Y21e | NA |
| Samsung Galaxy M14 4G | NA |
| Redmi 10 | 188,943 |
| Realme 9 | 278,452 |
| Realme 9i | 271,963 |
| Moto G32 | 245,680 |
| Redmi Note 11 4G | 269,010 |
| Samsung Galaxy A05s | NA |
| Vivo Y36 | NA |
Snapdragon 680 specifications
| Basis | Specs |
| Process | 6nm |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Cores | 8 |
| CPU Structure | 4 Kryo 265 Gold at 2.4 GHz (Cortex-A73) 4 Kryo 265 Silver at 2 GHz (Cortex-A53) |
| CPU max frequency | 2,400 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A |
| CPU Bit | 64-bit |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| GPU max frequency | 1114 MHz |
| NPU | Hexagon 686 |
| RAM | Up to 8GB LPDDR4x at 2.1 GHz |
| Storage | UFS 2.2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, 4G, GPS, NavIC |
| Display | 2520 x 1080 resolution, up to 90Hz refresh rate |
FAQs
Are Qualcomm Snapdragon 680-powered phones good for gaming?
In our test, Realme 9i with Snapdragon 680 ran CoD Mobile at High graphics and Medium FPS, or Low graphics and High FPS presets. That said, the chip may struggle in top-end games. You can use it for casual games.
What are Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 phone prices in India?
Snapdragon 680 phones start from Rs 8,946 to Rs 16,990 in India.
Is Snapdragon 680 better than Helio G99?
Snapdragon 680 is inferior to Helio G99 in terms of specs. The Snapdragon chip has older Cortex A73 cores. In the AnTuTu test, Helio G99’s CPU, GPU, memory and UX cores are better than Snapdragon 680’s. So, the overall AnTuTu score is also better.
What’s the difference between Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 665?
Although the CPU and GPU are the same, the Snapdragon 680 is based on a smaller 6nm process versus the 11nm Snapdragon 665. The Snapdragon 680’s GPU clock speed and overall AnTuTu score are higher.
What is the refresh rate of the Snapdragon 680?
The on-device display refresh rate supported by Snapdragon 680 is 90Hz.
