Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | AMD A8-3870K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 and the AMD A8-3870K 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 A8-3870K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) | CPU group | AMD A8-3000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Llano (K10) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | 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 A8-3870K clocks with 3.10 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 A8-3870K |
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 HD 6550D |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
0.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 3 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 5 |
96 | Shader | 400 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 HD 6550D |
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 1 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, while the AMD A8-3870K supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
7.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD A8-3870K 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 626 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 100 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD A8-3870K is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
-- | Socket | FM1 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | 80 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
AMD Radeon HD 6550D @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | AMD A8-3870K |
Unknown | Unknown |