AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (1) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kryo 260 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 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 Ryzen 9 3900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.60 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 Ryzen 9 3900X | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, 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 Ryzen 9 3900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has a TDP of 105 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 Ryzen 9 3900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 70.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 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 |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
485 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm Adreno 509 @ 0.72 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Unknown | Unknown |