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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 8 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/850 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
5 | Generation | 6 |
Kryo 385 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 clocks with 2.96 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Gold |
A-Core | 2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Silver |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 630 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
4 | GPU Generation | 5 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
256 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 630 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 10 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
10 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
52.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 has 3.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm Adreno 630 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
OnePlus 6 OnePlus 6T Vivo NEX S Asus Zenfone 5z Razer Phone 2 Asus ROG Phone Sony Xperia XZ2 |
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