Intel Core i7-870S vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 675

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Intel Core i7-870S or Intel Core i7-870S – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-870S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-870S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Intel Core i7 800 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678
1 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-870S Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
Intel Core i7 Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-870S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870S is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores None
None None 1.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 2x Kryo 460 Gold
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 6x Kryo 460 Silver
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.66 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-870S does not have integrated graphics.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date Q4/2015
-- Technology 11 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 612
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
-- AVC Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
82 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-870S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 is manufactured using a 11 nm process.
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
45 nm Technology 11 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Lynnfield Architecture Kryo 460
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number SM6150
LGA 1156 Socket
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes