Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G vs Intel Core i7-965

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G or Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G – 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
The Intel Core i7-965 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-965, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Name Intel Core i7-965
Qualcomm Snapdragon Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
6 Generation 1
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Group Intel Core i7 900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is 2.0 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-965 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-965 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 3.46 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Kryo 460 Gold Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G uses the Qualcomm Adreno 619, which has 128 texture shaders
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-965 does not have integrated graphics.
0.95 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2020 Release date --
12.1 Direct X --
Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU name
8 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
6 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 3
0 bytes Max. Memory 24.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
17.0 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is manufactured using a 8 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-965 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2008
SM4350 Part Number BX80601965
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Kryo 460 Architecture Bloomfield
8 nm Technology 45 nm
Socket LGA 1366
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 990 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB