Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm QCS7230

Comparisons 08-07-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm QCS7230, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AnTuTu, GFXBench, 3DMark, Vellamo, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Geekbench, PCMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in GTA, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Fortnite etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 or QCS7230.

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

39%

QCS7230

48%

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

QCS7230

79%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

QCS7230

45%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	QCS7230
Total score	546249	669389
CPU	152941	187418
GPU	207568	254358
MEM	87399	107092
UX	98334	120490

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	QCS7230
Single-Core	852	1052
Multi-Core	2555	3681

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	QCS7230
Frequency	2200 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	8000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510	1x2.8 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 1x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	12 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2750
Memory bandwidth	64	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCS7230 is 21% better than Snapdragon 4 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	Adreno 660	Adreno 650
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	645 MHz
GFloPS	1486	1348
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	512
Display	2520 x 1200 pixels	3840 x 2160 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	28.1	25.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	58.8	78.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.5	47.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.3	43.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	67.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.1	98.8
Real Racing 3	94.8	82.1
Sniper 3D	69.7	89.8
Need for Speed No Limits	64.2	75.2
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	54.3
CSR Racing 2	65.2	66.8

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	108 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	2500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	900 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled	GPS, GNSS, SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, GLONASS, QZSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS7230 is better: 22
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specs and review.

QCS7230 SoC - all data

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

• QCS7230 specs and review.