Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

Comparisons 21-05-2022

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, and how good the processors are in games PUBG, Call of Duty, Madout2, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 or Snapdragon 898.

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

92%

Snapdragon 898

99%

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

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

87%

Snapdragon 898

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

89%

Snapdragon 898

94%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Snapdragon 898
Total score	771278	1004791
CPU	215965	281332
GPU	293078	381820
MEM	123411	160773
UX	138836	180867

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Snapdragon 898
Single-Core	1204	1401
Multi-Core	3607	4418

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Snapdragon 898
Frequency	2360 MHz	3090 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	11000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	1x3.09 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A510 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	88	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 Snapdragon 898 is 23% 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	Adreno 730
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1698.29	1800
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	1024
Display	7680 x 4320 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	30.7	37.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	91.5	119.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.3	70.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.6	65.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	78.9	101.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	112.7	147.2
Real Racing 3	109.9	142.7
Sniper 3D	120.9	157.3
Need for Speed No Limits	76.9	99.7
Mortal Kombat X	80.8	102.3
CSR Racing 2	66.9	86.6

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	62 MP	128 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	120	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 X62 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4400 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2200 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, SBAS, NavIC, Galileo, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC enabled	NavIC enabled, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, SBAS, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, NavIC, QZSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is better: 1
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 is better: 27
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of 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 CPUs 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.

Snapdragon 898 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 898 specs and review.