Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Dominates Huawei Kirin 820 in Performance Benchmarks
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A new analysis reveals the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 significantly outperforms the Huawei hisilicon Kirin 820 across a range of benchmarks,solidifying its position as a leading mobile processor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 demonstrates ample gains in processing power, graphics capabilities, and internet speeds, though it does present a trade-off in thermal design.
The comparison highlights a performance advantage of up to 209.43% for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Featuring 8 cores clocked at 3.19 GHz and an Adreno 740 GPU, it surpasses the Kirin 820’s 8 cores at 2.36 GHz paired with a Mali-G57MP GPU. In Antutu Benchmark testing, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 achieved a score of 1,255,633, a remarkable 235.57% faster than the Kirin 820’s 374,177. Further illustrating the disparity,the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 scored 9,870 in 3DMark testing,compared to the Kirin 820’s 1,984 – representing a 397.48% increase in power.
However, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has a thermal Design Power (TDP) of 10, compared to the Kirin 820’s TDP of 5. “This higher TDP means devices utilizing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may experience increased heat generation during demanding tasks like gaming,” one analyst noted. despite this, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 boasts a significantly faster integrated modem, achieving speeds of 2500 Mbit/s versus the Kirin 820’s 200 Mbit/s, offering users a superior internet experience.
Detailed CPU Specifications
The following table provides a detailed comparison of the key specifications of both processors:
| Product Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 820 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.19 GHz | 2.36 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G57MP |
| Antutu Benchmark Score | 1,255,633 | 374,177 |
| 3DMark Score | 9,870 | 1,984 |
| TDP | 10 | 5 |
| Modem Speed | 2500 Mbit/s | 200 Mbit/s |
Gaming Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 also demonstrates superior performance in real-world gaming scenarios. The following table showcases frame rate comparisons across several popular mobile titles:
| Game Title | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (ips) | Kirin 820 (ips) | Performance Increase (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBG: New State | 60 ips (fps) | 45 ips (fps) | 33.33% |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 60 ips (fps) | 54 ips (fps) | 11.11% |
| Fortnite | 60 ips (fps) | 28 ips (fps) | 114.29% |
| Genshin Impact | 60 ips (fps) | 39 ips (fps) | 53.85% |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 60 ips (fps) | 57 ips (fps) | 5.26% |
As the data clearly shows, the snapdragon 8 Gen 2 consistently delivers higher frame rates across all tested titles. The most notable gains were observed in Fortnite, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 achieving a 114.29% increase in frames per second.
the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 establishes itself as the superior processor, offering substantial performance improvements over the Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 820. While the higher TDP may present thermal challenges, the gains in processing power, graphics performance, and connectivity make it a compelling choice for demanding mobile users.
