Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Detailed comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like 3DMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Antutu v10, 9, PCMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, PassMark, Geekbench 6, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA, PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or Snapdragon 870 5G.

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 870 5G

50%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Snapdragon 870 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Snapdragon 870 5G

47%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 870 5G
Total score	3123644	703475
CPU	874624	196982
GPU	1186984	267320
MEM	499774	112558
UX	562252	126630

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 870 5G
Single-Core	3395	1106
Multi-Core	10489	3869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 870 5G
Frequency	4320 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime 3x2.48 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	2750
Memory bandwidth	92	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	4 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 25% better than Snapdragon 870 5G 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 650
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	645 MHz
GFloPS	3382	1348
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	3072	512
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	3840 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	116.6	26.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	82.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	50.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	46.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	71.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	103.8
Real Racing 3	444.4	62.9
Sniper 3D	485.2	95.6
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	90.5
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	65.4
CSR Racing 2	265.5	65.4

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
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	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, QZSS, GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 37
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G is better: 2
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

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 870 5G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 870 5G specs and review.