Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | AMD A6-6420K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 and the AMD A6-6420K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the AMD A6-6420K which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (3) | CPU group | AMD A6-6000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 470 Gold/475 Silver | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | 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 AMD A6-6420K clocks with 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 470 Gold |
A-Core | 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 470 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 730 | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 688 @ 3.6 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 618 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8470D |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 3 |
128 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 | AMD Radeon HD 8470D |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
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 AMD A6-6420K supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD A6-6420K is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | 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 AMD A6-6420K is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Characteristic | AMD A6-6420K |
8 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FM2 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
-- | Release price | 53 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
AMD Radeon HD 8470D @ 0.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | AMD A6-6420K |
Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung Galaxy A80 Xiaomi Mi 9T Xiaomi Redmi K20 |
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