Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.7CPU34.4
24.9GPU29.8
40.3Benchmarks47.7
54.9Efficiency37
3 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G6 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 (+7) and GPU (+5). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 778G
- Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 37
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 16% higher Max bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 44 GB/s
- 14% lower process: 6 nm vs 7 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger GPU score: 30 vs 25
- Stronger benchmarks score: 48 vs 40
- 103% higher Max download: 7.5 Gbps vs 3.7 Gbps
- 56% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,250 vs 800
General
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+14% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+37% | 8 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver |
| Max clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
GPU
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 650 |
| GPU clock | — | 670 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Hexagon 770 | Hexagon 698 |
Memory
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s+16% | 44 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X53 5G | Snapdragon X55 5G (external) |
| Max download | 3.7 Gbps | 7.5 Gbps+103% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 144Hz | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 560,000 | 750,000+34% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020 | 1,050+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930 | 3,000+2% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 800 | 1,250+56% |
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