Apple A8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 | |
CPU comparisonApple A8 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 - 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 A8 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. Up to 1 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Apple A8 was released in Q3/2014. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 was released in 2014. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 205-212 (4) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
A8 | Architecture | Cortex-A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A7 | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A9 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A8 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.10 GHz. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | QDSP6 DSP |
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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Apple A8 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
0.53 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.40 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 3 |
20 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | 24 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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Apple A8 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A8 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-1066, LPDDR2-1066 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple A8 has a TDP of 5 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 is --. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
20 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2014 | Release date | 2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple A8
Apple A8 @ 0.53 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
Qualcomm Adreno 304 @ 0.40 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 |
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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