Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs Intel Core i7-3635QM

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 – 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 865 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3635QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Name Intel Core i7-3635QM
Qualcomm Snapdragon Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.84 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3635QM is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4x Kryo 585 Silver Cores C None
None None 3.4 GHz
1.8 GHz C-Core Frequency None
2.42 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.84 GHz A-Core Frequency None
3x Kryo 585 Gold Cores B None
1x Kryo 585 Prime Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 uses the Qualcomm Adreno 650, which has 512 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3635QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2011
12.0 Direct X 11.0
Qualcomm Adreno 650 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
7 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
2 Execution units 16
6 Generation 7
0.59 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
Qualcomm AI engine 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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 71.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
4 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
71.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2012
SM8250 Part Number --
1.8 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Kryo 585 Architecture Ivy Bridge H
7 nm Technology 22 nm
Socket BGA 1224
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 363 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Intel Core i7-3635QM in leaderboards