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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 8 core processor released in Q4/2018 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (3) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 495 | Architecture | Kryo 470 Gold/475 Silver |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Kryo 470 Gold |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 470 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 8cx | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 688 @ 3.6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 680 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.83 GHz |
0.59 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
8 | Compute units | -- |
768 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | 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 680 | 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 | 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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
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, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.83 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |
Oppo Reno2 Xiaomi Mi Note 10 |