Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
||
Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Plus (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
|
||
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | 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 4x Cortex-A78 |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 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. |
||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 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. |
||
Qualcomm Adreno 642L | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
6 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
4 | Compute units | 8 |
384 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.0 | 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. |
||
Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
6 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) |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
|||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
|||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
|||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
|||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 642L @ 0.70 GHz |
|||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
|||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |