Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
6 | Generation | 6 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.96 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 clocks with 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz) 12x Zen 4 |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
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 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | 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 640 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
0.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
4 | Compute units | 2 |
384 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 24 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 88 W |
-- | TDP up | 170 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is at 76.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
-- | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
28,905 CB R23 MC @ 90 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
Unknown | Unknown |