Qualcomm has many processors under its Snapdragon branding with weird names, which can confuse us when choosing the right device for our needs. If you go through the same dilemma, then worry no more. Here's the Snapdragon processor ranking to help you make the right decision.
Top 10 Best Snapdragon Processors
Let's check out the 10 best of the best Snapdragon processors that you can get on mobile and on your desktop.
Best Snapdragon Mobile Processors
| Processor | Antutu Scores | Single-Core Score | Multi-Core Score |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 31,09,010 | 3,234 | 10,059 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 20,87,940 | 2,193 | 7,304 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 15,54,839 | 2,019 | 5,570 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 15,32,713 | 1,991 | 5,299 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | 12,92,839 | 1,913 | 5,098 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 12,87,903 | 1,767 | 4,591 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 11,78,353 | 1,697 | 4,404 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | 11,20,902 | 1,697 | 4,403 |
Best Snapdragon Desktop Processors
| Processor | Cinebench R23 (Single-Core) | Cinebench R23 ( Multi-Core) |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | 1,794 | 14,802 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) | 1,712 | 13,372 |
These are the best Qualcomm Snapdragon processors available in the market. Now you might be wondering which are the best processors from the Snapdragon in their respective categories? Then worry not, let's check out the best Snapdragon processors available category-wise.
Best Snapdragon Flagship Processors
Let's take a look at the absolute best offering from Snapdragon for Flagship smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Xiaomi 14.
| Processor | Antutu Scores | Single-Core Score | Multi-Core Score |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | 31,09,010 | 3,234 | 10,059 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 20,87,940 | 2,193 | 7,304 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 15,54,839 | 2,019 | 5,570 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 15,32,713 | 1,991 | 5,299 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 12,87,903 | 1,767 | 4,591 |
While the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is out already it has yet to make its first appearance in any smartphone. The upcoming iQOO 13 is likely to be the first smartphone on a global platform that is rumored to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile processor.
The Best Snapdragon Midrange Processors
Now, if your pockets don't allow you to go for Flagship devices then you can opt for the devices with midrange Snapdragon processors that strike the perfect balance between flagship specs and midrange price.
| Processor | Antutu Scores | Single-Core Score | Multi-Core Score |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | 12,92,839 | 1,913 | 5,098 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 11,78,353 | 1,697 | 4,404 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | 11,20,902 | 1,697 | 4,403 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | 12,92,839 | 1,913 | 5,098 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 8,19,055 | 1,139 | 3,375 |
Despite it being in the flagship category the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is on the list of good midrange processors because of its availability in midrange devices due to its age. Now what if you are just getting started in the world of smartphones and don’t want to spend big then you can go with the devices featuring these budget Snapdragon processors.
Best Budget Snapdragon Processors
Here's a list of all the best pocket-friendly snapdragon processors list.
| Processor | Antutu Scores | Single-Core Score | Multi-Core Score |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | 6,76,837 | 964 | 2,761 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | 6,75,018 | 1,119 | 2,820 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus | 6,32.700 | 1,064 | 3,006 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | 6,28,792 | 1,040 | 2,743 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | 6,00,807 | 1,012 | 2,943 |
This concludes our list of the best Snapdragon processors for mobile devices but what about laptops? Yes, Qualcomm recently introduced their own ARM processors for Windows desktops.
Best Snapdragon Desktop Processors
Here's the list of the top ARM Snapdragon processors for Windows devices.
| Processor | Cinebench R23 (Single-Core) | Cinebench R23 ( Multi-Core) |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | 1,794 | 14,802 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) | 1,712 | 13,372 |
| Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | 1,530 | 12,119 |
| Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) | 1,129 | 8,644 |
| Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) | 1,118 | 6,793 |
These are the best ARM-based processors that will take your Windows experience to the next level.
FAQs
Q. Which is the best snapdragon processor for gaming?
For gaming, you can consider the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite-based devices. Although these devices are not out yet, you can expect them to appear around the end of this year.
Q. What devices are powered by Snapdragon ARM processors?
Currently, only Windows laptops are powered by the ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus processors.
Q. Can I play AAA Title games on an ARM-based Windows PC?
Yes, while the number of AAA titles is low you can play the AAA title games on ARM-based Windows PCs.
