Apple A8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | |
CPU comparisonApple A8 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G - 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 750G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G was released in Q4/2020. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 (1) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
A8 | Architecture | Kryo 570 |
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 750G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 2x Typhoon |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 570 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 570 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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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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 619 |
0.53 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
20 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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Apple A8 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 750G can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 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 750G is --. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
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 750G cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
20 nm | Technology | 8 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 |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 500 $ |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
Apple A8 @ 0.53 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Qualcomm Adreno 619 @ 0.95 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
TCL 20 Pro 5G |