Qualcomm QCS7230 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm QCS7230 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Geekbench, PassMark, PCMark, 3DMark, GFXBench, Neocore, Vellamo, AnTuTu, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, Minecraft, PUBG, Call of Duty, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy QCS7230 or Snapdragon 865.

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

QCS7230

48%

Snapdragon 865

42%

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

QCS7230

79%

Snapdragon 865

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS7230

45%

Snapdragon 865

39%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS7230	Snapdragon 865
Total score	669389	583551
CPU	187418	163401
GPU	254358	221754
MEM	107092	93372
UX	120490	105047

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS7230	Snapdragon 865
Single-Core	1052	934
Multi-Core	3681	3435

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS7230	Snapdragon 865
Frequency	2800 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x2.8 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 1x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver	8x2.84 GHz Kryo 585
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	4x16bit, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2750	2750
Memory bandwidth	44	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	4 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 865 is 1% better than QCS7230 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 650
GPU Frequency	645 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	1348	989
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	512
Display	3840 x 2160 pixels	2840 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	25.8	29.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	78.9	62.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	47.7	58.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	43.3	59.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	67.7	49.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	98.8	76.5
Real Racing 3	82.1	73.3
Sniper 3D	89.8	111.3
Need for Speed No Limits	75.2	93.8
Mortal Kombat X	54.3	85
CSR Racing 2	66.8	70.3

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	64 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 480	Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	60	960
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	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 X55 Modem-RF System 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, GNSS, SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, GLONASS, QZSS	SBAS, NavIC enabled, Galileo, GPS, GNSS, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS7230 is better: 17
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is better: 10
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic 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 processors think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS7230 SoC - all data

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

• QCS7230 specs and review.

Snapdragon 865 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 865 specs and review.