Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ and the Apple A9 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 8 core processor released in Q3/2020 with the Apple A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
7 | Generation | 9 |
Kryo 585 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
-- | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 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 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
A-Core | 1.85 GHz 2x Twister |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 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 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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 650 | GPU | Apple A9 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
0.67 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 24 |
512 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.0 | 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 650 | GPU | Apple A9 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | 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 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, 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 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has a TDP of 10 W. 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 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
7 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 |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Apple A9 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T870 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T875 ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |