Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 07-12-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Apple M2, 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 Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 or Apple M2.

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 7 Gen 3

42%

Apple M2

99%

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

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

87%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

40%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Apple M2
Total score	913715	1377794
CPU	255850	385778
GPU	347209	523560
MEM	146184	220445
UX	164466	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Apple M2
Single-Core	1274	1896
Multi-Core	4018	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Apple M2
Frequency	2630 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	1x2.63 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	2910	6400
Memory bandwidth	86	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 Mb
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 24% better than Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 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	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	900 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	1840	3600
# of Cores		10
# of Shader Units	1024	2560
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	34.3	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	107.9	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	64.5	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	59.4	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	91.4	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	133.3	201.1
Real Racing 3	129.3	196.5
Sniper 3D	143.9	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	91.5	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	92.2	141.8
CSR Racing 2	78.1	117.5

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	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 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, VP9, VP8, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X63 Modem-RF System 5G	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	5500 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3700 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, NavIC, GPS, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 33
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint 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 7 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.