Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 8 core processor released in Q3/2018 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/850 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 385 | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.95 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.95 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Gold |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Silver |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 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 850 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 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 680 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
4 | GPU Generation | 5 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
256 | Shader | 768 |
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 680 |
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 |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
29.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has 3.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
Qualcomm Adreno 630 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |