Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 215 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.30 GHz. Up to 3 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 was released in Q3/2019. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was released in Q2/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 is 1.30 GHz while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is at 3.20 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.75 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Kryo 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon | AI specifications | Hexagon |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | 7 |
28 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 0 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
11 | 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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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
Decode | 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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 can use up to 3 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 4.3 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
LPDDR3-1066 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
4.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 is --, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 is manufactured in 28 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
28 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
Unknown | Unknown |