Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Comparisons 01-06-2021

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like Neocore, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chipset is better to buy Snapdragon 780G or Snapdragon 865.

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%

Snapdragon 865

42%

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

Snapdragon 780G

82%

Snapdragon 865

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 780G

49%

Snapdragon 865

39%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon 780G	Snapdragon 865
Total score	718020	583551
CPU	201053	163401
GPU	272842	221754
MEM	114874	93372
UX	129242	105047

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 780G	Snapdragon 865
Single-Core	1608	934
Multi-Core	5467	3435

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 780G	Snapdragon 865
Frequency	2400 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	8x2.84 GHz Kryo 585
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	4x16bit, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	2750
Memory bandwidth	17	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-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 865 is 15% 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	Adreno 650
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	986	989
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	384	512
Display	3360 x 1600 pixels	2840 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	27.6	29.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	84.2	62.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	51.4	58.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	47.2	59.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	72.3	49.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	105.3	76.5
Real Racing 3	64.2	73.3
Sniper 3D	67.6	111.3
Need for Speed No Limits	72.6	93.8
Mortal Kombat X	75.4	85
CSR Racing 2	72.2	70.3

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	192 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570	Qualcomm Spectra 480
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	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	7000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	SBAS, NavIC enabled, Galileo, GPS, GNSS, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 21
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is better: 16
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 parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.

Snapdragon 865 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 865 specs and review.