Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and the Apple A12X Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 4 core processor released in Q4/2015 with the Apple A12X Bionic which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (3) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Kryo | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.15 GHz. The processor can compute 4 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 820 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.15 GHz 2x Kryo |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
1.60 GHz 2x Kryo |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 680 | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 530 | GPU | Apple A12X |
0.62 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
0.62 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 28 |
256 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
11,1 | 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 530 | GPU | Apple A12X |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 12 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 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 820 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
LPDDR4-3733 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 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 820 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 820 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 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 820 | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
14 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 |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Qualcomm Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Apple A12X Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2018 |