Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 22-05-2022

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Apple M1, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like 3DMark, PassMark, Vellamo, Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processors is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 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 G3x Gen 1

79%

86%

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

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

82%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

77%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	M1
Total score	1096026	1204017
CPU	306879	337129
GPU	416493	457523
MEM	175369	192638
UX	197274	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	M1
Single-Core	1528	1807
Multi-Core	4819	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	M1
Frequency	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	12 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2666
Memory bandwidth	88	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 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 730	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	1800	2600
# of Cores		8
# of Shader Units	1024	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	41.6	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	129.5	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	78.3	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.9	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.9	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	160.3	176.2
Real Racing 3	156.2	171.6
Sniper 3D	171.1	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	108.9	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	112.1	123.4
CSR Racing 2	93.5	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	200 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	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 X65 Modem-RF System 5G	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, NavIC, GPS, Beidou, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 27
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 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 G3x Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 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.