Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Intel Core i3-3240 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 678 or Intel Core i3-3240 - 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 678 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Core i3-3240 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3240 was released in Q3/2012. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678 (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000 (31) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 460 | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The Intel Core i3-3240 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 460 Gold |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz |
1.70 GHz 6x Kryp 460 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 678 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 612 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
0.85 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 7 |
11 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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 612 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3240 can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has a TDP of --, that of the Intel Core i3-3240 is 55 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i3-3240 cache has a total of 3.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
11 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
-- | Socket | LGA 1155 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
-- | Release price | 117 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Qualcomm Adreno 612 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021 |
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