Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 8 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000U (Lucienne) (3) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | Lucienne (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.55 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U clocks with 2.10 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (4.00 GHz) |
2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
B-Core | -- |
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 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.80 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
128 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
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 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 7c Gen 2, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4-4266, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
8 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | FP6 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
Unknown | Unknown |