Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 is a 8 core processor. It can process 8 threads concurrently and is based on the 2. gen of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. The processor was released in Q4/2015. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 scores 287 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,176 points.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617

At a glance

Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Family: Qualcomm Snapdragon (105)
CPU group: Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 (4)
Architecture: Cortex-A53
Technology: 28 nm
Segment: Smartphone / Tablet
Generation: 2
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 8 CPU cores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 clock with 1.50 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 8 / 8
Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A-Core: 4x Cortex-A53
B-Core: 4x Cortex-A53
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: No
A-Core Frequency: 1.50 GHz
B-Core Frequency: 1.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The 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.

AI hardware: Qualcomm AI engine
AI specifications: Hexagon 546
NPU + CPU + iGPU: --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Qualcomm Adreno 405, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of 48 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Qualcomm Adreno 405
GPU frequency: 0.55 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 0.55 GHz
Compute units: --
Shader: 48
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2014
Max. displays: 0
Generation: 4
Direct X: 11
Technology: 28 nm
Max. GPU Memory: --
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: No
VP9: No
AV1: No
AVC: No
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 supports up to 4 GB memory in up to 1 (Single Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 7.5 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
LPDDR3-1866
7.5 GB/s
Max. Memory: 4 GB
Memory channels: 1 (Single Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 has a TDP of .

TDP (PL1 / PBP):
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 has a 0.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 28 nm
Chip design: Chiplet
Socket: --
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: --
AES-NI: No
Operating systems: Android
Virtualization: None
Instruction set (ISA): Armv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions: --
Release date: Q4/2015
Release price: --
Part Number: MSM8952
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
MediaTek MT8183 MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
320
MediaTek Kompanio 500 MediaTek Kompanio 500
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
317
MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Helio P60
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
314
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
301
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
294
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
292
Samsung Exynos 7904 Samsung Exynos 7904
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
289

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
920
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
910
Samsung Exynos 7904 Samsung Exynos 7904
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
910
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
867
Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
8C 8T @ 1.95 GHz
866
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
854
Samsung Exynos 7420 Samsung Exynos 7420
8C 8T @ 2.10 GHz
850

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.
MediaTek Kompanio 500 MediaTek Kompanio 500
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
301
Samsung Exynos 7885 Samsung Exynos 7885
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
297
MediaTek MT8183 MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
294
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
287
Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
8C 8T @ 1.95 GHz
287
MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Helio P60
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
286
Apple A7 Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
278

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.
Apple A9X Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz
1198
HiSilicon Kirin 950 HiSilicon Kirin 950
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
1183
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
1181
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
1176
MediaTek Helio X27 MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz
1165
Samsung Exynos 9610 Samsung Exynos 9610
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
1164
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
1163

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
MediaTek Helio P23 MediaTek Helio P23
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.77 GHz
53
Samsung Exynos 7884 Samsung Exynos 7884
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.77 GHz
53
Samsung Exynos 7904 Samsung Exynos 7904
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.77 GHz
53
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz
53
Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 610
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz
53
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz
53
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz
53

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
MediaTek MT8165 MediaTek MT8165
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
929
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
921
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
921
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz
893
Samsung Exynos 7580 Samsung Exynos 7580
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz
879
MediaTek MT8766B MediaTek MT8766B
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
770
MediaTek Helio X23 MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz
759

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