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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has 8 cores with 8 threads and is based on the 8. gen of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. The processor was released in Q1/2021. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 scores 1,088 points in the Geekbench 5 single-core benchmark. In the Geekbench 5 multi-core benchmark, the result is 3,250 points.
| Name: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
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| Family: | Qualcomm Snapdragon (105) |
| CPU group: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (2) |
| Architecture: | Kryo 680 |
| Technology: | 5 nm |
| Segment: | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Generation: | 8 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is 2.84 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 8 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 1x Kryo 680 Prime |
| B-Core: | 3x Kryo 680 Gold |
| C-Core: | 4x Kryo 680 Silver |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| A-Core Frequency: | 2.84 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 2.42 GHz |
| C-Core Frequency: | 1.80 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 780 @ 26 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU: | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 uses the Qualcomm Adreno 660, which has -- texture shaders and -- execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
| GPU name: | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.84 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | No turbo |
| Compute units: | -- |
| Shader: | -- |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2021 |
| Max. displays: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | 6 |
| Direct X: | 12.1 |
| Technology: | 5 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | -- |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | Decode / Encode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | Decode / Encode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode / Encode |
| VP9: | Decode / Encode |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | Decode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe processor can use up to 16 GB memory in 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the system. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| LPDDR5-6400 | 51.2 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 16 GB |
| Memory channels: | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the processor is . The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually gives a rough idea of the actual power consumption of the CPU. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is made in 5 nm. The smaller the manufacturing process of a CPU, the more modern and energy-efficient it is. Overall, the processor has 9.00 MB cache. A large cache can greatly speed up the processor's speed in some cases such as games.
| Technology: | 5 nm |
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| Chip design: | Chiplet |
| Socket: | -- |
| L2-Cache: | 1.00 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 8.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Android |
| Virtualization: | None |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | -- |
| Release date: | Q1/2021 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | SM8350 |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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.
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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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1480
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MediaTek Dimensity 8200
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 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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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1300
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 9000
8C 8T @ 3.13 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 9000E
8C 8T @ 3.13 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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MediaTek Dimensity 8020
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1300
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.68 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm Adreno 660 @ 0.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
Qualcomm Adreno 660 AV1 @ 0.84 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
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AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.
In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8000
8C 8T @ 2.75 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8100
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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AnTuTu 8 Benchmark
The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.
In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1080
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 9000
8C 8T @ 3.13 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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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.
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MediaTek Dimensity 1300
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1100
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AI performance (NPU)
The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.
Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,866 entries
1,866 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,800 entries
1,800 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,508 entries
2,508 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,475 entries
2,475 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,154 entries
2,154 entries
AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
90 entries
90 entries
AnTuTu 8 Benchmark
118 entries
118 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries
2,446 entries
AI performance (NPU)
181 entries
181 entries
Description of the processor
The Snapdragon 888 from Qualcomm is an eighth-generation mobile processor based on a Prime / big.LITTLE architecture. This means that the processor has 3 different core types available. It starts with the high-performance Prime core (Kryo 680 Prime), which is installed here and has a clock frequency of 2.84 gigahertz. This is followed by the 3 performance or prime cores (Kryo 680 Gold), which clock at 2.42 gigahertz, and the conclusion is formed by the 4 efficiency or LITTLE cores (Kryo 680 Silver), which clock at 1.80 clock gigahertz. Depending on the required performance, the corresponding cores are used. The point of it all is that if only a little computing power is required, only the lower-performing cores are used to save power and thus extend the battery life of the device in which the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is used.In benchmark Geekbench 5, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 achieves a single-core score of 1102 points and in the multi-core benchmark it is 3540 points.
The in-house Qualcomm Adreno 660 is used as the internal graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Unfortunately, not all details are known about this graphics unit, but it is certain that it is manufactured using the 5-nanometer process and that the clock frequency is 840 megahertz.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 supports LPDDR4X-4266 and the more modern LPDDR5-3200 type RAM. The size of the main memory depends on the device, but unfortunately Qualcomm does not specify a maximum size.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 came out in the first quarter of 2021 and is a very popular processor. You can see that from the fact that it is used in many devices. Here are a few examples: Oppo K10 Pro, OnePlus 9RT, ASUS Zenfone 8, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE5G or the Huawei P50 Pro.
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