Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 720G or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 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 720G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G was released in Q1/2020. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 465 | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is 2.30 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is at 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 Silver |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 618 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 618 | GPU | no iGPU |
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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 14.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
LPDDR4X-1866 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is --, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is manufactured in 8 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
8 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | 185 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
9,150 CB R23 MC @ 87 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |