Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000

Comparisons 22-05-2022

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, 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 synthetic type tests such as 3DMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, GFXBench, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PassMark, PCMark, and how good the chips are in games Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2, GTA etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 or Kirin 9000.

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

99%

Kirin 9000

99%

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

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

89%

Kirin 9000

93%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

99%

Kirin 9000

95%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Kirin 9000
Total score	1096026	698731
CPU	306879	195645
GPU	416493	265527
MEM	175369	111800
UX	197274	125774

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Kirin 9000
Single-Core	1528	1023
Multi-Core	4819	3714

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Kirin 9000
Frequency	3200 MHz	3130 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510	1x3 13 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.54 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.06 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	12 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	1600
Memory bandwidth	88	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is 2% better than Kirin 9000 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	Mali-G78 MP24
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	1800	1076
# of Cores		24
# of Shader Units	1024
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	2560 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	41.6	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	129.5	83.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	78.3	50.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.9	46.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.9	71.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	160.3	103.1
Real Racing 3	156.2	88.6
Sniper 3D	171.1	65.8
Need for Speed No Limits	108.9	60.7
Mortal Kombat X	112.1	65.8
CSR Racing 2	93.5	60.7

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	128 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G	Balong 5G
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, NavIC, GPS, Beidou, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is better: 35
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is better: 4
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 specs and review.

Kirin 9000 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• 3DMark
• Antutu 8
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Kirin 9000 specs and review.