Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 430 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G - 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 430 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. Up to 6 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 was released in Q2/2016. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G was released in Q1/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Kryo 465 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 is 1.40 GHz while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is at 2.30 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 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 430 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 505 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
0.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 505 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 can use up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 is --, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 430 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 is manufactured in 28 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is manufactured in 8 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
28 nm | Technology | 8 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 | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Qualcomm Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Unknown | Unknown |