Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 21-05-2022

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Apple M1, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Vellamo, Quadrant, PassMark, GFXBench, Neocore, PCMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of processors in Asphalt 9, Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, Call of Duty, PUBG, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 or M1.

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 7 Gen 1

55%

86%

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

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

86%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

54%

83%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	M1
Total score	771278	1204017
CPU	215965	337129
GPU	293078	457523
MEM	123411	192638
UX	138836	216731

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	M1
Single-Core	1204	1807
Multi-Core	3607	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	M1
Frequency	2360 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	11000 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2666
Memory bandwidth	88	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	12 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here M1 is 26% better than Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 662	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	1698.29	2600
# of Cores		8
# of Shader Units	512	128
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	2732 x 2048 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	30.7	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	91.5	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.3	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.6	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	78.9	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	112.7	176.2
Real Racing 3	109.9	171.6
Sniper 3D	120.9	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	76.9	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	80.8	123.4
CSR Racing 2	66.9	102.7

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	62 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	120	960
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Modem-RF System 5G	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	4400 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2200 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, SBAS, NavIC, Galileo, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC enabled	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is better: 10
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 30
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 joint comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 specs and review.

M1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• M1 specs and review.