Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 28-02-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 vs Apple M2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Madout2, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 or Apple M2.

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 7c+ Gen 3

29%

Apple M2

99%

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

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

80%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

27%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3	Apple M2
Total score	403836	1377794
CPU	113064	385778
GPU	153464	523560
MEM	64616	220445
UX	72691	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3	Apple M2
Single-Core	905	1896
Multi-Core	3076	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3	Apple M2
Frequency	2400 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		20000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz Kryo 575 Prime 4x1.5 GHz Kryo 575 Gold	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	6400
Memory bandwidth	17	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	2 Mb
L2 cache	1 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 31% better than Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 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 M2
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	986	3600
# of Cores		10
# of Shader Units	384	2560
Display	2520 x 1080 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	29.8	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	45.4	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.6	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	36.3	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	56.4	201.1
Real Racing 3	69.4	196.5
Sniper 3D	105.1	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	66.7	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	63.7	141.8
CSR Racing 2	71.8	117.5

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	64 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 355	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 X53 Modem-RF System 5G	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2900 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 36
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.