Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 CPU cores and can process 8 threads at the same time. The processor was presented in Q4/2018 and is based on the 2. Generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx achieved a result of 724 points (single-core) or 2,808 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
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| Family: | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
| CPU group: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
| Architecture: | Kryo 495 |
| Segment: | Mobile |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 cores. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 2.84 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: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
| B-Core: | 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| A-Core Frequency: | 2.84 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 1.80 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.
| AI hardware: | Qualcomm AI engine |
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| AI specifications: | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
Internal Graphics
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has the Qualcomm Adreno 680 installed, which has 8 streaming multiprocessors (768 shaders).
| GPU name: | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.25 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 0.59 GHz |
| Compute units: | 8 |
| Shader: | 768 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q4/2018 |
| Max. displays: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | 5 |
| Direct X: | 12.0 |
| Technology: | 7 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 4 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 / Encode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | Decode / Encode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode / Encode |
| VP9: | Decode |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | Decode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 8 (Octa Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 68.2 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| LPDDR4X-4266 | 68.2 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 16 GB |
| Memory channels: | 8 (Octa Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has a TDP of 7 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 7 W |
| 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 8cx is made in 7 nm and has 2.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 7 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Chiplet |
| Socket: | -- |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 2.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
| Virtualization: | None |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | -- |
| Release date: | Q4/2018 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | SC8180X |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 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 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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