Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Apple A7 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 and the Apple A7 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Apple A7 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662/665 (2) | CPU group | Apple A7 (1) |
7 | Generation | 7 |
Kryo 260 | Architecture | A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6 |
-- | Successor | Apple A8 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A7 clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Gold |
A-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cyclone |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver |
B-Core | -- |
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 665 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS | 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 610 | GPU | PowerVR G6430 |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
11 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
128 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 610 | GPU | PowerVR G6430 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Apple A7 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
LPDDR4X-3733, LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR3-1333 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A7 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 11 nm. The cache of Apple A7 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
11 nm | Technology | 28 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 | iOS |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Apple A7 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |