Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the Apple A12X Bionic 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 Apple A12X Bionic which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Successor | -- |
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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 Apple A12X Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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 | Apple A12X Bionic |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 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 | Apple A12X |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 28 |
128 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A12X |
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 |
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 Apple A12X Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A12X Bionic 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 | Apple A12X Bionic |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of Apple A12X Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
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 | iOS |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Apple A12X Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2018 |