Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has 4 CPU cores and can process 4 threads at the same time. The processor was presented in Q4/2015 and is based on the 3. Generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 achieved a result of 344 points (single-core) or 903 points (multi-core).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

At a glance

Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Family: Qualcomm Snapdragon (105)
CPU group: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (3)
Architecture: Kryo
Technology: 14 nm
Segment: Smartphone / Tablet
Generation: 3
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is 2.15 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 4
Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A-Core: 2x Kryo
B-Core: 2x Kryo
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: No
A-Core Frequency: 2.15 GHz
B-Core Frequency: 1.60 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 680
NPU + CPU + iGPU: --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has the Qualcomm Adreno 530 installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (256 shaders).

GPU name: Qualcomm Adreno 530
GPU frequency: 0.62 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 0.62 GHz
Compute units: --
Shader: 256
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q4/2015
Max. displays: 0
Generation: 5
Direct X: 11,1
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
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
h264: Decode
VP8: Decode
VP9: Decode
AV1: No
AVC: No
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode

Memory & PCIe

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 supports a maximum of 12 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 14.9 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
LPDDR4-3733
14.9 GB/s
Max. Memory: 12 GB
Memory channels: 4 (Quad Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has a TDP of . Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

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 820 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: Q4/2015
Release price: --
Part Number: MSM8996
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
375
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
370
Samsung Exynos 9610 Samsung Exynos 9610
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
370
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz
367
Samsung Exynos 9611 Samsung Exynos 9611
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
367
UNISOC T606 UNISOC T606
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz
365
MediaTek Helio X30 MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz
359

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.
MediaTek Helio P22 MediaTek Helio P22
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
770
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
770
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
752
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz
746
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
8C 8T @ 1.95 GHz
736
MediaTek Helio A25 MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
729
MediaTek Helio P23 MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
705

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.
UNISOC T700 UNISOC T700
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
350
HiSilicon Kirin 970 HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
349
Samsung Exynos 9611 Samsung Exynos 9611
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
347
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz
344
UNISOC T610 UNISOC T610
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
344
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
341
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 non LTE Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 non LTE
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
338

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.
MediaTek Helio G37 MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
952
Samsung Exynos 7420 Samsung Exynos 7420
8C 8T @ 2.10 GHz
945
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
941
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz
903
HiSilicon Kirin 659 HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz
893
MediaTek Helio G35 MediaTek Helio G35
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz
892
MediaTek Helio P25 MediaTek Helio P25
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz
867

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.
Apple A9X Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz
499
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765
Qualcomm Adreno 620 @ 0.63 GHz
490
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.95 GHz
486
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Qualcomm Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz
476
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Qualcomm Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz
476
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.83 GHz
422
Apple A11 Bionic Apple A11 Bionic
Apple A11 @ 1.07 GHz
409

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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
8C 8T @ 1.95 GHz
1440
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz
1428
MediaTek MT8176 MediaTek MT8176
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz
1381
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4C 4T @ 2.15 GHz
1362
MediaTek Helio X10 MediaTek Helio X10
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
1293
MediaTek Helio P10 MediaTek Helio P10
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
1282
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz
1281

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