AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was released in Q3/2019. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx was released in Q4/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 3.60 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is at 2.84 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.40 GHz) | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 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 Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
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 680 |
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 & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 65 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
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 | -- |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
330 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
One Gaming PC Ryzen 7 3700X HP Pavilion TP01-0007ng silber (8BS43EA#ABD) HP Omen PC Obelisk 875-0255ng (8FH42EA#ABD) |
Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |