Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/850 (2) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | Kryo 385 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Gold |
2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Silver |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 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 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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 730 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
0.82 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | 4 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 730 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
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 8 Gen 1, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 supports a maximum of 10 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 52.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 10 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 52.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is at 3.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm Adreno 630 @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro | OnePlus 6 OnePlus 6T Vivo NEX S Asus Zenfone 5z Razer Phone 2 Asus ROG Phone Sony Xperia XZ2 |