Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus clocks with 2.96 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
A-Core | 2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 384 |
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 640 |
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 | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
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 |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
Unknown | OnePlus 7T OnePlus 7T Pro 5G OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7T Pro Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition Realme X2 Pro |