Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | AMD A8-6600K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and the AMD A8-6600K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4 core processor released in Q3/2016 with the AMD A8-6600K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 (2) | CPU group | AMD A8-6000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-6600K clocks with 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
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 425 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | -- |
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 308 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.84 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | 5 |
28 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
24 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 308 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the AMD A8-6600K supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
10.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD A8-6600K is 100 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 100 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD A8-6600K is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
28 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FM2 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | 85 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
AMD Radeon HD 8570D @ 0.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | AMD A8-6600K |
Unknown | Unknown |