Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 07-03-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Apple M1, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as Geekbench, 3DMark, PCMark, PassMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Neocore, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of chips in Asphalt 9, PUBG, Minecraft, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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 3

100%

86%

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

87%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

99%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	M1
Total score	2166423	1204017
CPU	606599	337129
GPU	823250	457523
MEM	346627	192638
UX	389957	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	M1
Single-Core	2475	1807
Multi-Core	7865	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	M1
Frequency	3720 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.72 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A515	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2666
Memory bandwidth	92	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	32 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. Here Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 13% better than M1 in terms of CPU frequency. 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	52.3	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	164.5	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.2	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	91.2	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	140.3	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	202.1	176.2
Real Racing 3	197.6	171.6
Sniper 3D	216.1	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	137.3	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	142.8	123.4
CSR Racing 2	118.4	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	360 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	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 X75 Modem-RF System 5G	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	29000 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9000 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC, GNSS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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.