Apple M2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

Comparisons 20-10-2022

Full testing data of Apple M2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as GFXBench, PCMark, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the SoCs are in games GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Apple M2 or Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Apple M2

99%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

26%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Apple M2

82%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Apple M2

96%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2

23%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Apple M2	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Total score	1377794	372638
CPU	385778	104329
GPU	523560	141601
MEM	220445	59621
UX	248006	67073

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Apple M2	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Single-Core	1896	778
Multi-Core	8862	2952

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Apple M2	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Frequency	3490 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2133
Memory bandwidth	76	68
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 Mb	384 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	768 KB
L3 cache	16 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.5-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 18% better than Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple M2	Adreno 690
GPU Frequency	3490 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	3600	740
# of Cores	10
# of Shader Units	2560	512
Display	2732 x 2048 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	52.3	26.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	163.8	41.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.3	51.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	90.5	34.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	139.5	34.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	201.1	51.8
Real Racing 3	196.5	64.1
Sniper 3D	215.6	66.5
Need for Speed No Limits	136.3	71.4
Mortal Kombat X	141.8	66.1
CSR Racing 2	117.5	60.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	63 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	24 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP	Qualcomm Spectra 390
Video Encoding FPS	960	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Apple Modem 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem
Download speed	12500 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GPS, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 40
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is better: 2
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Apple M2 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 specs and review.