Apple A7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | |
CPU comparisonApple A7 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 - 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 Apple A7 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. Up to 1 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Apple A7 was released in Q3/2013. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.96 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 was released in Q1/2021. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple A7 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
7 | Generation | 6 |
A7 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A6 | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
Apple A8 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A7 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.96 GHz. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Cyclone |
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 |
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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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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PowerVR G6430 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
28 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
10 | 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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PowerVR G6430 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A7 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple A7 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is --. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A7 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 cache has a total of 5.00 MB. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
28 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
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