AMD EPYC 7281 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7281 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7281 16 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 (4) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7281 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 clocks with 1.70 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz) | A-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | B-Core | 1.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon V50 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 4 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
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 7281, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | 4 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
170.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7281 has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7281 has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 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 |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
625 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
Unknown | Unknown |