Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Apple A14 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ and the Apple A14 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 8 core processor released in Q3/2020 with the Apple A14 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) | CPU group | Apple A14 (1) |
7 | Generation | 14 |
Kryo 585 | Architecture | A14 (Firestorm/Icestorm) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A13 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A14 Bionic clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz 2x Firestorm |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
B-Core | 1.82 GHz 4x Icestorm |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 650 | GPU | Apple A14 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.46 GHz |
0.67 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 11 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
2 | Compute units | 16 |
512 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 650 | GPU | Apple A14 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | 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 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, while the Apple A14 Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP of the Apple A14 Bionic is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple A14 Bionic is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
7 nm | Technology | 5 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 | iOS |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
Apple A14 @ 1.46 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Apple A14 Bionic |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T870 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T875 ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPad Air (4. Gen) |