Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 was released in Q4/2018. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G was released in Q1/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | Kryo 465 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 Silver |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
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 855 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 640 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
0.59 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
4 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.0 | 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 640 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.75 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is --. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has a 3.75 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
7 nm | Technology | 8 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 |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.59 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom |
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