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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has 8 CPU cores and can process 8 threads at the same time. The processor was presented in Q4/2016 and is based on the 3. Generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 achieved a result of 273 points (single-core) or 1,181 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
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| Family: | Qualcomm Snapdragon (105) |
| CPU group: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) |
| Architecture: | Cortex-A53 |
| Technology: | 14 nm |
| Segment: | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has 8 cores. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is 2.20 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 8 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 8x Cortex-A53 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.20 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | -- |
| Turbo Frequency (8 Cores): | 2.20 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 |
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| AI specifications: | Hexagon 546 |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU: | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has the Qualcomm Adreno 506 installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (96 shaders).
| GPU name: | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.65 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 0.65 GHz |
| Compute units: | -- |
| Shader: | 96 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q4/2015 |
| Max. displays: | 0 |
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| Generation: | 5 |
| Direct X: | 11 |
| Technology: | 14 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | -- |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | Decode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | No |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | No |
| VP9: | No |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | No |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 supports a maximum of 4 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 1 (Single Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 7.5 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| LPDDR3-1866 | 7.5 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 4 GB |
| Memory channels: | 1 (Single Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has a TDP of . Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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|---|---|
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is made in 14 nm and has 0.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 14 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: | Q4/2016 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | MSM8953 Pro |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 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.
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MediaTek MT8169A
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
8C 8T @ 1.95 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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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.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7904
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
8C 8T @ 1.95 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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MediaTek Helio P60
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7904
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2
8C 8T @ 2.00 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 670
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 950
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X27
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9610
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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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.
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Qualcomm Adreno 420 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 955
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HiSilicon Kirin 810
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