Apple M1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
We compared the performance of processors and found out that Apple M1 is better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 by 74.39%. It has 8 cores at 3.2 GHz and an Apple M1 GPU GPU versus 8 cores at 3 GHz with Adreno 730. In the Antutu Benchmark test, Apple M1 results were faster than Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 by 9.05%, scoring 1128448 points vs 1034833 marks. In the 3DMark test, it scored 16458 points against 8165 , which is 101.57% higher.
Its disadvantage is a TDP of 14W (its competitor has 10W), which means devices based on this chip will heat up more during games and other complex tasks. The speed of the built-in modem in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is better, 316 Mbps vs 200 Mbps so you'll get faster Internet service.
In the tables below you will find more detailed information and you will be able to compare these CPUs, see the difference and be able to find which one is right for you.
Apple M1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Benchmarks and Rankings
| Benchmark | Apple M1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antutu | 1128448 | 1034833 | 9.05% |
| Geekbench | 9954/1879 | 4233/1238 | 135.15% / 51.78% |
| 3Dmark | 16458 | 8165 | 101.57% |
Apple M1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Gaming Performance Test
| Gaming test | Apple M1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBG: Mobile | 60 fps | 60 fps | - |
| PUBG: New State | 60 fps | 60 fps | - |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 60 fps | 60 fps | - |
| Fortnite | 60 fps | 60 fps | - |
| Genshin Impact | 60 fps | 60 fps | - |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 60 fps | 60 fps | - |
Apple M1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Specification
| Processor name | Apple M1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 11/20/2020 | 12/10/2021 |
| CPU Architecture | 4x Icestorm 3.2 GHz + 4x Firestorm 2.0 GHz | 1x 3 GHz ARM Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A710 + 4x 2,79 GHz ARM Cortex-A510 |
| Number of Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Clock Rate | 3.2 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Chip technology | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU | Apple M1 GPU | Adreno 730 |
| The highest TDP | 14 | 10 |
| Memory | 16 Gb | 16 Gb |
| Features | Apple modem | Snapdragon X65 |
| Upload Speed (up to) | 200 Mbps | 316 Mbps |