Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Reasons to consider the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- + 10 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 4x 2.8 GHz – Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) 4x 1.8 GHz... cores
- + Adreno 630 graphics
- + Hexagon 685 NPU
Reasons to consider the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- + 10 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 4x 2.45 GHz – Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) 4x 1.9 GHz – K... cores
- + Adreno 540 graphics
- + Hexagon 682 NPU
Pros & Cons
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Flagship-class chipset
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A upper-mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (25/100). Suited for premium gaming and productivity."
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Flagship-class chipset
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (19/100). Suited for mainstream phones and everyday tasks."
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Specifications
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | 570119 | 438016 |
| CPU | 231372 | 148324 |
| GPU | 75632 | 101521 |
| Memory | 112540 | 88938 |
| UX | 150575 | 99233 |
| Total score | 570119 | 438016 |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core Score | 563 | 427 |
| Multi-Core Score | 2006 | 1500 |
| Asset compression | 99.6 MB/sec | 87.1 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 66.6 pages/sec | 46.5 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 79.8 Mpixels/sec | 56.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 16.9 images/sec | 15.6 images/sec |
| HDR | 67.5 Mpixels/sec | 48.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 6.06 images/sec | 3.08 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 19.9 images/sec | 11 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.88 Mpixels/sec | 2.23 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 6 tests | |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 2583 | 1431 |
| Face detection | 2.98 images/sec | 1.3 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.14 Gpixels/sec | 0.08 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.19 Gpixels/sec | 0.11 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.18 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.04 Gpixels/sec | 0.02 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 1.24 Gpixels/sec | 5.03 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 541.1 FPS | 105.3 FPS |
| API | Vulkan | OpenCL |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | ||
| Score | ||
| Stability | 90% | 97% |
| Graphics test | ||
| 3DMark Solar Bay | ||
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| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 4x 2.8 GHz – Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) 4x 1.8 GHz – Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55) | 4x 2.45 GHz – Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) 4x 1.9 GHz – Kryo 280 (Cortex-A53) |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2800 MHz | 2450 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB | 2 MB |
| Process | 10 nanometers | 10 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | Samsung |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Adreno 630 | Adreno 540 |
| Architecture | Adreno 600 | Adreno 500 |
| GPU frequency | 710 MHz | 710 MHz |
| Pipelines | 2 | 4 |
| Shading units | 256 | 64 |
| Total shaders | 512 | 256 |
| FLOPS | 727 Gigaflops | 363.5 Gigaflops |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 685 | Hexagon 682 |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 32 Bit | 2x 32 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 29.8 Gb/s | 29.8 Gb/s |
| Max size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 192MP | 1x 32MP, 2x 16MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 30FPS |
| Video playback | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 30FPS |
| Video codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Audio codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | X20 | X16 |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 18 | LTE Cat. 16 |
| 5G support | No | No |
| Download speed | Up to 1200 Mbps | Up to 1000 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 17-Dec | 16-Nov |
| Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Model number | SDM845 | MSM8998 |
