Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus

Comparisons 22-05-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Geekbench, Vellamo, 3DMark, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty, PUBG, Madout2, GTA etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 or Snapdragon 888 Plus.

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%

Snapdragon 888 Plus

64%

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

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

82%

Snapdragon 888 Plus

80%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

77%

Snapdragon 888 Plus

62%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Snapdragon 888 Plus
Total score	1096026	897046
CPU	306879	251179
GPU	416493	340878
MEM	175369	143532
UX	197274	161476

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Snapdragon 888 Plus
Single-Core	1528	1250
Multi-Core	4819	3945

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	Snapdragon 888 Plus
Frequency	3200 MHz	3000 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	1x3.0 GHz Kryo 680 Prime 3x2.4 GHz Kryo 680 Gold 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	12 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	88	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	4 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 6% better than Snapdragon 888 Plus 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	Adreno 660
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	1800	1486
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	1024	512
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	3840 x 2160 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	33.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	129.5	106.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	78.3	62.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.9	58.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.9	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	160.3	131.1
Real Racing 3	156.2	127.2
Sniper 3D	171.1	140.4
Need for Speed No Limits	108.9	89.7
Mortal Kombat X	112.1	91.8
CSR Racing 2	93.5	77.1

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Qualcomm Spectra 580
Video Encoding FPS	120	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, NavIC, GPS, Beidou, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS	GNSS, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, Galileo, NavIC, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, GPS, QZSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is better: 32
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus is better: 2
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors 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 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 specs and review.

Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 888 Plus specs and review.