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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has 8 CPU cores and can process 8 threads at the same time. The processor was presented in Q3/2018 and is based on the 5. Generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 achieved a result of 489 points (single-core) or 1,953 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 |
|---|---|
| Family: | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
| CPU group: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/850 (2) |
| Architecture: | Kryo 385 |
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Segment: | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Generation: | 5 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has 8 cores. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 is 2.95 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 8 / 8 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 4x Kryo 385 Gold |
| B-Core: | 4x Kryo 385 Silver |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
|---|---|
| Overclocking: | No |
| A-Core Frequency: | 2.95 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 1.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 has the Qualcomm Adreno 630 installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (256 shaders).
| GPU name: | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
|---|---|
| GPU frequency: | 0.70 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | No turbo |
| Compute units: | -- |
| Shader: | 256 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2018 |
| Max. displays: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | 4 |
| Direct X: | 11 |
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 8 GB |
| 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): | Decode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode |
| VP9: | Decode |
| AV1: | No |
|---|---|
| AVC: | Decode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 supports a maximum of 8 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 29.8 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
|---|---|
| LPDDR4X-3733 | 29.8 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 8 GB |
| Memory channels: | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 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 850 is made in 10 nm and has 3.50 MB cache.
| Technology: | 10 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Chiplet |
| Socket: | -- |
| L2-Cache: | 1.50 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 2.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Android |
| Virtualization: | None |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | -- |
| Release date: | Q3/2018 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | SDM850 |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 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.
Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 850
8C 8T @ 2.95 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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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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