Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 8 core processor released in Q3/2020 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 585 | Architecture | -- |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clocks with 3.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver |
C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 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 650 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
0.67 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
512 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 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 650 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
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 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 12.5 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T870 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T875 ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14 Pro ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung S24 Ultra |