Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678 (2) |
6 | Generation | 7 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | Kryo 460 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 460 Gold |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | 1.70 GHz 6x Kryp 460 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 860 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | 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. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 640 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
0.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
4 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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 612 |
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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
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 |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 11 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
7 nm | Technology | 11 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 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Qualcomm Adreno 612 @ 0.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
Unknown | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021 |