Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 31-08-2022

Full compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Apple M1, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like AnTuTu, GFXBench, PCMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Call of Duty, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or M1.

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 Gen 2

76%

86%

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

84%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

74%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	M1
Total score	1659178	1204017
CPU	464567	337129
GPU	630479	457523
MEM	265471	192638
UX	298654	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	M1
Single-Core	2168	1807
Multi-Core	6843	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	M1
Frequency	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2666
Memory bandwidth	92	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	4 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	12 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 740	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	980 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	2138	2600
# of Cores		8
# of Shader Units	2048	128
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	45.4	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	140.2	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	84.7	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	77.3	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	120.7	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	173.7	176.2
Real Racing 3	168.5	171.6
Sniper 3D	185.6	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	117.5	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	121.6	123.4
CSR Racing 2	101.5	102.7

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	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	128 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 700	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 X70 Modem-RF System 5G	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	27000 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	8000 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is better: 18
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 20
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 joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 specs and review.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.