Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Comparisons 08-07-2023

Full comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like 3DMark, PCMark, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of SoCs in PUBG, Minecraft, Fortnite, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

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%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

73%

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

72%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Total score	546249	1014839
CPU	152941	284157
GPU	207568	385631
MEM	87399	162372
UX	98334	182662

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Single-Core	852	1415
Multi-Core	2555	4462

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Frequency	2200 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	8000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	12 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	64	88
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is 26% 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 730
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1486	1800
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	1024
Display	2520 x 1200 pixels	7680 x 4320 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	38.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	58.8	120.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.5	71.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.3	65.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	102.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.1	148.7
Real Racing 3	94.8	144.2
Sniper 3D	69.7	158.9
Need for Speed No Limits	64.2	100.7
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	103.4
CSR Racing 2	65.2	87.7

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
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	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	2500 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	900 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled	NavIC enabled, GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, GPS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is better: 32
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 specs and review.