Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 vs AMD A6-9220

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A6-9220
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 AMD A6-9220

CPU comparison

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 or AMD A6-9220 - 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 460 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.80 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 was released in Q1/2020.

The AMD A6-9220 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD A6-9220 was released in Q2/2017.
Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) Family AMD A (112)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (1) CPU group AMD A6-9000 (4)
5 Generation 6
Kryo 240 Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The AMD A6-9220 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz).

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Characteristic AMD A6-9220
8 Cores 2
8 Threads 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.80 GHz
4x Kryo 240 Gold
A-Core 2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz)
1.80 GHz
4x Kryo 240 Silver
B-Core --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Characteristic AMD A6-9220
Qualcomm AI engine AI hardware --
Hexagon 683 AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)
GPU frequency 0.66 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
6 GPU Generation 7
11 nm Technology 28 nm
0 Max. displays 3
-- Compute units 3
128 Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
4 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12.1 DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode
Decode Codec VP9 Decode
Decode Codec VP8 Decode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-9220 can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Characteristic AMD A6-9220
LPDDR4X-3733, LPDDR3-1866 Memory DDR4-2133
8 GB Max. Memory 8 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
29.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 2.00 MB
-- PCIe version 3.0
-- PCIe lanes 8
-- PCIe Bandwidth 7.9 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 has a TDP of --, that of the AMD A6-9220 is 15 W.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Characteristic AMD A6-9220
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down 10 W
-- Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the AMD A6-9220 cache has a total of 2.00 MB.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Characteristic AMD A6-9220
11 nm Technology 28 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 FP4
None Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Android Operating systems
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2017
-- Release price --
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz
273 (100%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.66 GHz
251 (92%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
249 (100%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
1259 (100%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
168455 (100%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
146389 (100%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
2158 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
245 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
69 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A6-9220 AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
112 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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