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Intel Pentium 2127U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Pentium 2127U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Pentium 2127U 2 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Pentium (150) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Pentium 2000 (5) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge U | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Pentium 2127U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Pentium 2127U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.90 GHz | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 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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Intel Pentium 2127U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 5 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
6 | Compute units | 8 |
48 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.0 | 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 HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Pentium 2127U, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Pentium 2127U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Pentium 2127U has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Pentium 2127U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Pentium 2127U has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Pentium 2127U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1023 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Pentium 2127U
2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2127U
2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2127U
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2127U
2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2127U
2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Pentium 2127U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |