Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G

Comparisons 07-03-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the processors, 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 such as PassMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, PCMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Neocore, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

100%

Snapdragon 780G

51%

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

87%

Snapdragon 780G

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

99%

Snapdragon 780G

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 780G
Total score	2166423	718020
CPU	606599	201053
GPU	823250	272842
MEM	346627	114874
UX	389957	129242

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 780G
Single-Core	2475	1608
Multi-Core	7865	5467

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 780G
Frequency	3720 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.72 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A515	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	4666
Memory bandwidth	92	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	32 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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 35% 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 740	Adreno 640
GPU Frequency	980 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	2138	986
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	2048	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	52.3	27.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	164.5	84.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.2	51.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	91.2	47.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	140.3	72.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	202.1	105.3
Real Racing 3	197.6	64.2
Sniper 3D	216.1	67.6
Need for Speed No Limits	137.3	72.6
Mortal Kombat X	142.8	75.4
CSR Racing 2	118.4	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	360 MP	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770	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 X75 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	29000 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9000 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC, GNSS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou	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 3 is better: 36
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 3
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

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.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.