AMD EPYC 7601 | Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7601 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7601 32 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon SQ1/SQ2 (2) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7601 is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 clocks with 3.15 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 |
32 | Cores | 8 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 3.15 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
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 690 |
GPU frequency | -- | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 690 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
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 7601, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
170.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7601 has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7601 has 64.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 |
14 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) |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
4000 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ2 |
Unknown | Microsoft Surface Pro X |