AMD EPYC 7252 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7252 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7252 8 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kryo 490 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7252 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c clocks with 2.45 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 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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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
-- | Shader | 672 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7252, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7252 has a TDP of 120 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7252 has 64.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
SP3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
790 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
Unknown | Unknown |