Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Apple A16 Bionic

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Apple A16 Bionic, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, Geekbench 6, Neocore, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
   After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or A16 Bionic.

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 8 Elite

100%

A16 Bionic

71%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

A16 Bionic

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

A16 Bionic

70%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	A16 Bionic
Total score	3123644	994406
CPU	874624	278424
GPU	1186984	377874
MEM	499774	159102
UX	562252	179002

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	A16 Bionic
Single-Core	3395	1903
Multi-Core	10489	5589

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	A16 Bionic
Frequency	4320 MHz	3460 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	2x3.46 GHz ARM 4x2.02 GHz ARM
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	3200
Memory bandwidth	92	96
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	64 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-A	ARMv9

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Elite is 19% better than A16 Bionic in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Snapdragon 8 Elite has -2 more core than A16 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 830	Apple A16 Bionic
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	3460 MHz
GFloPS	3382	3200
# of Cores		5
# of Shader Units	3072
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	2796 x 1290 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	116.6	37.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	118.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	69.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	64.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	100.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	145.3
Real Racing 3	444.4	141.5
Sniper 3D	485.2	155.1
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	98.4
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	101.4
CSR Racing 2	265.5	85.4

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	320 MP	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	Apple ISP
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 X80 Modem-RF System 5G	5G Modem
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	9000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 34
The number of parameters for which Apple A16 Bionic is better: 6
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Elite specs and review.

A16 Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A16 Bionic specs and review.