Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 6 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 710 Prime |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
2.36 GHz 3x Kryo 710 Gold |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
1.80 GHz 3x Kryo 510 Silver |
C-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 7 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
-- | 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 644 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
0.44 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
0.44 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.0 | 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 644 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 644 @ 0.44 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
6C 6T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |