Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 888+ or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus - 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 888+ has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ was released in Q3/2021. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.96 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus was released in Q4/2018. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
Kryo 680 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.96 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Kryo 680 Prime |
A-Core | 2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
1.80 GHz 3x Kryo 680 Gold |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- 4x Kryo 680 Silver |
C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
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 888+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 780 @ 32 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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 660 AV1 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.84 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 5 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 660 AV1 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus is --. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus cache has a total of 5.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
5 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
Qualcomm Adreno 660 AV1 @ 0.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
Unknown | OnePlus 7T OnePlus 7T Pro 5G OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7T Pro Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition Realme X2 Pro |