Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 8 Gen 1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
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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 8 Gen 1 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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 | 3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
B-Core | 2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 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 8 Gen 1 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 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 730 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.82 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 7 |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
-- | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 730 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 8 Gen 1 |
-- | 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 8 Gen 1 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
8 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
Unknown | Xiaomi 12 Pro |