Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 and the Samsung Exynos 990 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Samsung Exynos 990 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Samsung Exynos (46) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (3) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 990 (1) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Kryo 470 Gold/475 Silver | Architecture | Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Samsung Exynos 990 clocks with 2.73 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 470 Gold |
A-Core | 2.73 GHz 2x Exynos M5 |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 470 Silver |
B-Core | 2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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 730 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
Hexagon 688 @ 3.6 TOPS | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 618 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 11 |
128 | Shader | 176 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
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 / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, while the Samsung Exynos 990 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 990 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of Samsung Exynos 990 is at 3.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
8 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung Galaxy A80 Xiaomi Mi 9T Xiaomi Redmi K20 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |