Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | AMD A4-9120C | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 and the AMD A4-9120C and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 8 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the AMD A4-9120C which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2019. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) | CPU group | AMD A4-9000 (2) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-9120C clocks with 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.40 GHz |
2.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.00 GHz |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 546 | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 506 | GPU | AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
0.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 7 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 3 |
96 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 506 | GPU | AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, while the AMD A4-9120C supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 15.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-1866 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
7.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 15.0 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 ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD A4-9120C is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD A4-9120C is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
14 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 | |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | AMD A4-9120C |
Unknown | Unknown |