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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7980XE or Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 - 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 Intel Core i9-7980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-7980XE was released in Q4/2017. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 (2) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-9980XE | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7980XE is a 18 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 536 |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.50 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 24 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7980XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR3-1333 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 5.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-7980XE has a TDP of 165 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 is --. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7980XE has a 25.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
1999 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
Unknown | Unknown |