Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Benchmarks & Specs

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 represented a significant advancement at the time of its introduction. It offered a very good balance of computing power and energy efficiency for mobile devices. A core of its architecture was the potent Cortex-A72 cores. These were cleverly complemented by efficient Cortex-A53 cores.

This combination ensured consistently solid performance across many applications. Even more demanding tasks could be handled well. The integrated graphics unit, the Qualcomm Adreno 510, was a real highlight. It enabled a smooth display of multimedia content. In addition, it offered remarkable gaming performance for its device class.

Manufactured in the 28-nm process, the chip used its capabilities very efficiently. A memory bandwidth of 15 GB/s allowed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 to process data quickly. This contributed decisively to an overall responsive system experience. At the time, we saw how this processor significantly raised expectations for the mobile mid-range.

It proved that compromises on the basic user experience were unnecessary even there. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 was an extremely reliable companion for many users.

• Potent Cortex-A72 architecture
• Integrated Qualcomm Adreno 510 graphics
• Good balance of performance and efficiency