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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 7c or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx - 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 7c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c was released in 2020. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx was released in Q4/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (105) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (105) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
2.40 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
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 7c | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 618 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
128 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
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 680 |
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 7c supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 7 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
8 nm | Technology | 7 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) |
2020 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 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 7c | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
HP Chromebook x2 11 Acer Aspire 1 A114-61 |
Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |