Qualcomm QCS8250 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx

Comparisons 17-02-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm QCS8250 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, Neocore, Quadrant, PassMark, PCMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, and how good the SoCs are in games Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy QCS8250 or Snapdragon 8cx.

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

QCS8250

49%

Snapdragon 8cx

25%

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

QCS8250

77%

Snapdragon 8cx

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS8250

48%

Snapdragon 8cx

23%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS8250	Snapdragon 8cx
Total score	683050	358168
CPU	191262	100295
GPU	259548	136104
MEM	109285	57306
UX	122956	64475

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS8250	Snapdragon 8cx
Single-Core	1073	748
Multi-Core	3756	2837

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS8250	Snapdragon 8cx
Frequency	2850 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.85 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2750	2133
Memory bandwidth	44	68
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	768 KB
L3 cache	4 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCS8250 is 0% better than Snapdragon 8cx in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 680
GPU Frequency	645 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	1348	712
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	512
Display	3840 x 2160 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	26.4	28.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	82.7	55.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	49.2	45.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	44.4	37.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	69.6	45.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	101.5	70.6
Real Racing 3	86.5	67.3
Sniper 3D	64.9	72.2
Need for Speed No Limits	59.2	81.5
Mortal Kombat X	65.3	72.4
CSR Racing 2	60.9	58.4

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	64 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 480	Qualcomm Spectra 390
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, GNSS, SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, GLONASS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS8250 is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is better: 6
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS8250 SoC - all data

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

• QCS8250 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8cx SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8cx specs and review.