In the world of smartphone chips, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple’s A17 Pro are the current leaders. These two chips will dominate the performance standards of high-end smartphones in 2024, but which one is better? Let us reveal the answer through a simple comparison.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs. Apple A17 Pro: Specs and benchmarks
– CPU configuration: A17 Pro uses 2x 3.78GHz high-performance cores and 4x 2.11GHz energy-saving cores, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is equipped with 1x 3.3GHz Cortex-X4 core and multiple Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 energy-saving cores.
– GPU performance: A17 Pro uses a 6-core Apple-designed GPU that supports hardware ray tracing; Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is equipped with a Qualcomm-designed Adreno GPU that also supports hardware ray tracing.
– AI capabilities: A17 Pro is equipped with a 16-core Apple Neural Engine, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is equipped with Hexagon DSP.
– Process technology: A17 Pro uses TSMC’s 3nm process, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 uses TSMC’s 4nm process.
Performance comparison
– In Geekbench 6’s single-core test, the A17 Pro leads the 8 Gen 3 by 26%.
– The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performs better in multi-core workloads, but the A17 Pro’s multi-core score isn’t too far behind.
– In 3DMark’s Wildlife Extreme benchmark, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s GPU performance is 32% faster than the A17 Pro.
AI and other features
– Qualcomm is heavily promoting AI performance on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, supporting large language models and AI image generators running on the device.
– Apple focuses more on the implementation of specific features, such as improved auto-correction and object detection.
Summarize
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple A17 Pro are both strong contenders in the high-end smartphone market. Although they each target different smartphone ecosystems, whether you are switching from iPhone to Android or vice versa, you can get a top-notch smartphone experience. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 excels in graphics prowess, while Apple shows its promise when it comes to Mobile Game. Considering the price factor, the entry price of A17 Pro is higher, while Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to enter a more affordable price range.
source:Android Authority
