Note: The information shown below is based on a pre-sample. Technical details or benchmark results may be different in the final version of this processor. |
Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm QCM6490 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm QCM6490 8 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) |
Qualcomm QCM6490 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 670 | Architecture | Oryon |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm QCM6490 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.71 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) clocks with 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.71 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) 12x Oryon |
2.40 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
B-Core | -- |
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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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 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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Qualcomm Adreno 643L | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
0.81 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz |
0.81 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
6 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 4 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
768 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 643L | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8533 |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 135.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 42.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm QCM6490 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is 23 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 23 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 80 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm QCM6490 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is at 42.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
6 nm | Technology | 4 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 | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
Qualcomm Adreno 643L @ 0.81 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.20 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
Fairphone 5 | Unknown |