Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and the Apple A9 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 8 core processor released in Q3/2018 with the Apple A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/850 (2) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
5 | Generation | 9 |
Kryo 385 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
-- | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.95 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A9 clocks with 1.85 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.95 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Gold |
A-Core | 1.85 GHz 2x Twister |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 385 Silver |
B-Core | -- |
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 630 | GPU | Apple A9 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
4 | GPU Generation | 6 |
10 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
256 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11 | 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 630 | GPU | Apple A9 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850, while the Apple A9 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
LPDDR4X-3733 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
29.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A9 is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has 3.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
10 nm | Technology | 16 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 |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
Qualcomm Adreno 630 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 | Apple A9 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |