Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G vs Apple M1

Comparisons 01-06-2021

Full compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G vs Apple M1, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis 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 special test applications such as AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, Geekbench, Neocore, Vellamo, GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 780G 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 780G

51%

86%

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

Snapdragon 780G

82%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 780G

49%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 780G	M1
Total score	718020	1204017
CPU	201053	337129
GPU	272842	457523
MEM	114874	192638
UX	129242	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 780G	M1
Single-Core	1608	1807
Multi-Core	5467	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 780G	M1
Frequency	2400 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		16000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	2666
Memory bandwidth	17	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	12 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-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 25% better than Snapdragon 780G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 640	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	986	2600
# of Cores		8
# of Shader Units	384	128
Display	3360 x 1600 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	27.6	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	84.2	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	51.4	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	47.2	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	72.3	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	105.3	176.2
Real Racing 3	64.2	171.6
Sniper 3D	67.6	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	72.6	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	75.4	123.4
CSR Racing 2	72.2	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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	192 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	7000 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 31
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.