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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Summary
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is designed for a world where mobility and efficiency go hand in hand. Crafted using the advanced 5nm process, this processor exhibits remarkable energy efficiency. Its architecture is based on the powerful combination of Cortex-X1 and Cortex-A78 cores.
This enables reliable computing power for everyday tasks as well as productive work. The integrated Qualcomm Adreno 690 graphics unit also ensures smooth playback of multimedia content. We noted how well it performs when playing videos. A major advantage of this chip is its ability to support long battery life.
This keeps your device ready for use for hours, ideal for on the go. The processor is a solid foundation for slim notebooks and Always-Connected PCs. It delivers stable performance in a compact design. With a memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s, it ensures fast data access. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 remains a reliable choice for efficient mobile computing.
This enables reliable computing power for everyday tasks as well as productive work. The integrated Qualcomm Adreno 690 graphics unit also ensures smooth playback of multimedia content. We noted how well it performs when playing videos. A major advantage of this chip is its ability to support long battery life.
This keeps your device ready for use for hours, ideal for on the go. The processor is a solid foundation for slim notebooks and Always-Connected PCs. It delivers stable performance in a compact design. With a memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s, it ensures fast data access. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 remains a reliable choice for efficient mobile computing.
- Energy-efficient 5nm process
- Robust performance for everyday use
- Integrated Qualcomm Adreno 690 graphics
- Optimized for long battery life
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple A12X Bionic
171 %
8C / 8T · 2.49 GHz
Apple A12Z Bionic
171 %
8C / 8T · 2.49 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple A12X Bionic
138 %
8C / 8T · 2.49 GHz
Apple A12Z Bionic
138 %
8C / 8T · 2.49 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
102 %
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
Apple A12 Bionic
102 %
6C / 6T · 2.49 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
8C / 8T · 2.84 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
8C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
Apple A17 Pro
101 %
6C / 6T · 3.78 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
Samsung Exynos 2400
98 %
10C / 10T · 3.21 GHz
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
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Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (105) |
| CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 (1) |
| Architecture | Cortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 |
| Technology | 5 nm |
| Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Socket | |
| Generation | 3 |
| Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 Q4/2018 |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x Kryo 680 Prime 3.00 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Kryo 680 Gold 2.42 GHz |
| L2-Cache | |
| L3-Cache | |
| Overclocking | No |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU name | Qualcomm Adreno 690 |
| GPU frequency | |
| CUs / Shader | / |
| Raytracing | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 0 |
| Max. GPU Memory | |
| Technology | 7 nm |
| Release date | Q2/2020 |
NPU AI performance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
| AI specifications | Hexagon |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| LPDDR4X-4266 | 68.2 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 8 |
| ECC | ✗ |
| PCIe | |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 7 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Chiplet |
| AES-NI | ✗ |
| Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
| Instruction set | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | |
| Release date | Q1/2022 |
| Release price | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
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