Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 720G or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 was released in Q1/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 (1) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 465 | Architecture | Cortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is at 3.00 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz 4x Kryo 680 Prime |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 Silver |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 4x Kryo 680 Gold |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 618 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 690 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
LPDDR4X-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is --, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is manufactured in 8 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
8 nm | Technology | 5 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 | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 690 @ 0.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
Unknown | Unknown |