AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
6 | Generation | 6 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.70 GHz (5.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 clocks with 2.96 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.70 GHz (5.60 GHz) | A-Core | 2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 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 9 7900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
-- | 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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 5 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | 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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
24 | PCIe lanes | -- |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
230 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | -- |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
549 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
29,306 CB R23 MC @ 186 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
2.96 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
Unknown | Unknown |