Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the processors, 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 testing software such as PassMark, 3DMark, PCMark, Vellamo, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Quadrant, Neocore, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of CPUs in GTA, Madout2, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.

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%

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

39%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Total score	3123644	546249
CPU	874624	152941
GPU	1186984	207568
MEM	499774	87399
UX	562252	98334

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Single-Core	3395	852
Multi-Core	10489	2555

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Frequency	4320 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	8000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	64 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	3200
Memory bandwidth	92	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-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 8 Elite is 49% better than Snapdragon 4 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 830	Adreno 660
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	3382	1486
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	3072	512
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	2520 x 1200 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	28.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	58.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	54.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	54.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	45.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	71.1
Real Racing 3	444.4	94.8
Sniper 3D	485.2	69.7
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	64.2
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	70.7
CSR Racing 2	265.5	65.2

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	120	240
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	Qualcomm Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	900 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 38
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 2
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 listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, 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.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specs and review.