AMD A6-9220 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-9220 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A6-9220 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD A6-9000 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (1) |
6 | Generation | 5 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | Kryo 260 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-9220 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz) | A-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver |
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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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon DSP |
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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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
0.66 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 5 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
3 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A6-9220, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A6-9220 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-9220 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP4 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | Android | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A6-9220
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm Adreno 509 @ 0.72 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-9220 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Unknown | Unknown |