Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G

Comparisons 03-12-2021

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G, 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Snapdragon 780G.

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

73%

Snapdragon 780G

51%

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

82%

Snapdragon 780G

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

72%

Snapdragon 780G

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Snapdragon 780G
Total score	1014839	718020
CPU	284157	201053
GPU	385631	272842
MEM	162372	114874
UX	182662	129242

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Snapdragon 780G
Single-Core	1415	1608
Multi-Core	4462	5467

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Snapdragon 780G
Frequency	3000 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	4666
Memory bandwidth	88	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is 19% better than Snapdragon 780G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 730	Adreno 640
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	1800	986
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	1024	384
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	3360 x 1600 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	38.1	27.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	120.7	84.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	71.1	51.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	65.7	47.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	102.4	72.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	148.7	105.3
Real Racing 3	144.2	64.2
Sniper 3D	158.9	67.6
Need for Speed No Limits	100.7	72.6
Mortal Kombat X	103.4	75.4
CSR Racing 2	87.7	72.2

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	200 MP	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Qualcomm Spectra 570
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
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	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, GPS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, QZSS, SBAS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is better: 32
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 6
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 specs and review.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.