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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Snapdragon 888

Snapdragon 870 vs Snapdragon 888: CPU & GPU Comparison

CPU:

Talking about the CPU section, here the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 features a tri-cluster 64-Bit octa-core CPU that includes 1 ARM Cortex-A77 Big core clocked at up to 3.20GHz, 3 Cortex-A77 Middle cores at 2.42GHz, and other 4 Cortex-A55 Small cores at 1.80GHz clock speed while on the other side, the Snapdragon 888 also has a tri-cluster 64-Bit octa-core CPU that integrates 1 ARM Cortex-X1 Super core operating at up to 2.84GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 Gold cores at 2.40GHz and other 4 Cortex-A55 Silver cores ticking at 1.80GHz clock speed.

GPU:

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 integrates an Adreno 650 GPU while the Snapdragon 888 has its upgrade Adreno 660 GPU.

Manufacturing Process:

Speaking of the Snapdragon 870, it is built on a 7nm fabrication process while the Snapdragon 888 is fabricated on a 5nm process technology.

Snapdragon 870 vs Snapdragon 888: Key Differences

  • The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has a better CPU & GPU and it is more power-efficient than the Snapdragon 870.
  • The SD 888 has a better camera and memory support.
  • The AnTuTu score is better than Snapdragon 888 and the Geekbench score is also higher of the Snapdragon 888.
  • The 5G Modem, AI Processor, and Fast charging technology are also better in the Snapdragon 888 in comparison to the SD 870.

General

Device Type Mobile Platform Mobile Platform
Model Snapdragon 870
SM8250-AC
Snapdragon 888
SM8350
Announced January 19, 2021 December 1, 2020

CPU & GPU

CPU 1x Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) @ 3.2 GHz
3x Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) @ 2.42 GHz
4x Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55) @ 1.8 GHz
1x Kryo 680 Prime (Cortex-X1) @ 2.84 GHz
3x Kryo 680 Gold (Cortex-A78) @ 2.42 GHz
4x Kryo 680 Silver (Cortex-A55) @ 1.8 GHz
GPU Adreno 650 @ 670 MHz Adreno 660 @ 792 MHz
Process 7nm 5nm
Core 8-Core 8-Core

Camera

Max Camera Resolution 1x 200MP, 2x 25MP 1x 200MP, 2x 25MP

RAM & Storage

RAM Type LPDDR5 up to 16 GB LPDDR5 up to 24 GB
RAM Frequency 2750 MHz 3200 MHz
Storage Type UFS 3.0
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.0
UFS 3.1

Display

Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Display Type 4K
QHD+
4K
QHD+

AnTuTu

Score 870854 892658

Geekbench

Single core 1241 1543
Multi core 3417 3823

Network

5G Support
Modem Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem-RF system
4G support LTE Cat. 22

Additional Features

AI Hexagon 698 Hexagon 780 Processor
6th generation Qualcomm AI Engine
Charging Quick Charge 4+ technology Quick Charge 5 technology
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2
Wi-Fi 6 6
NFC
GPS
FM Radio
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