Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 870 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 - 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 870 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 was released in Q2/2021. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.55 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 was released in Q2/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 585 | Architecture | Kryo 468 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.55 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
A-Core | 2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
B-Core | 2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
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 870 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 698 @ 15 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 650 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
0.67 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
512 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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 650 | 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 |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
7.00 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 870 has a TDP of 10 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is --. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 has a 9.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
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 |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
Unknown | Unknown |