Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1

The 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 Microsoft SQ1 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Processors 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.

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.

A 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.

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm.