Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 8c or AMD Ryzen 5 3550H - 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 8c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H was released in Q1/2019. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000H (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 490 | Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Silver |
B-Core | -- |
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 8c | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 675 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
0.59 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 8 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
7 | Compute units | 8 |
672 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 675 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has a TDP of 7 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is 35 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has a 5.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
7 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | FP5 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
Unknown | Acer Swift 3 HP 14-dk0002ng HP 17-CA1105NG Lenovo IdeaPad C340 |