Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
25.8CPU34.4
21.1GPU29.8
34.9Benchmarks47.7
76.2Efficiency37
3 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 26 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.5 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+13) and GPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 37
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 26
- Stronger GPU score: 30 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 48 vs 35
- 268% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,250 vs 340
- 200% higher Max download: 7.5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
General
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+37% | 8 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver |
| Max clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
GPU
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 650 |
| GPU clock | — | 670 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Hexagon NPU | Hexagon 698 |
Memory
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 44 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X55 5G (external) |
| Max download | 2.5 Gbps | 7.5 Gbps+200% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 452,000 | 750,000+66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 924 | 1,050+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,051 | 3,000+46% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 340 | 1,250+268% |
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