Intel Core i7-8500Y | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8500Y and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8500Y 2 core processor released in Q1/2019 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 8000Y (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) |
8 | Generation | 1 |
Amber Lake Y | Architecture | Kryo 490 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8500Y is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c clocks with 2.45 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 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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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 7 |
192 | Shader | 672 |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8500Y, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
10 | PCIe lanes | -- |
9.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8500Y has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8500Y has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1515 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
390 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
Acer Swift 7 Google Pixel Slate HP Spectre Folio 13 Porsche Design Ultra One Sony VAIO A12 |
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