AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 - 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 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 was released in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678 (2) |
6 | Generation | 7 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Kryo 460 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 is at 2.20 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz) | A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 460 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.70 GHz 6x Kryp 460 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 7950X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
24 | PCIe lanes | -- |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 170 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
230 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 80.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 is manufactured in 11 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
5 nm | Technology | 11 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 | Q4/2020 |
699 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Qualcomm Adreno 612 @ 0.85 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
Unknown | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021 |