Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 - 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 8cx Gen 3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 was released in Q1/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 was released in Q1/2023. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 (1) |
| 3 | Generation | 1 |
| Cortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 | Architecture | Kryo Gold / Kryo Silver |
| Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 3.00 GHz 4x Kryo 680 Prime |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A78 |
| 2.42 GHz 4x Kryo 680 Gold |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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 Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
| Hexagon | AI specifications | Hexagon |
| -- | 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 690 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| GPU frequency | -- | |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| 6 | GPU Generation | 6 |
| 7 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
| 0 | Max. displays | 0 |
| -- | Compute units | -- |
| -- | 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 690 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| 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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
| 32 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
| 8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 22.0 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| -- | L2 Cache | -- |
| -- | 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 8cx Gen 3 has a TDP of 7 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is --. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| 7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| 5 nm | Technology | 4 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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
| Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
The AnTuTu 10 benchmark is one of the best-known benchmarks for mobile processors, which is now available in version 10. There is a version for Android-based smartphones and tablets, as well as a version for Apple mobile devices, i.e. iPhones and iPads.
The Antutu 10 benchmark has 3 phases. In the first phase, the device's RAM is tested, in phase 2 the graphics are tested and in the final phase the entire device is pushed to its performance limits by rendering 3D graphics.
Antutu 10 is therefore ideal for comparing the performance of different devices.
The Antutu 10 benchmark has 3 phases. In the first phase, the device's RAM is tested, in phase 2 the graphics are tested and in the final phase the entire device is pushed to its performance limits by rendering 3D graphics.
Antutu 10 is therefore ideal for comparing the performance of different devices.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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