Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 23-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs Apple M2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 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 7s Gen 2

64%

Apple M2

99%

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

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

88%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

61%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Apple M2
Total score	903674	1377794
CPU	253026	385778
GPU	343396	523560
MEM	144586	220445
UX	162661	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Apple M2
Single-Core	1260	1896
Multi-Core	3974	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Apple M2
Frequency	2400 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	6400
Memory bandwidth	92	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 Mb
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-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 7s Gen 2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 690	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	740	3600
# of Cores		10
# of Shader Units	512	2560
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	33.5	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	107.5	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.3	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.2	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	91.8	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	132.8	201.1
Real Racing 3	128.9	196.5
Sniper 3D	141.8	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	89.8	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	92.3	141.8
CSR Racing 2	77.3	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	48 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 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	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	2900 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 34
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 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.