Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 vs Intel Core i3-2120T

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 – 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 888 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
The Intel Core i3-2120T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2120T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Name Intel Core i3-2120T
Qualcomm Snapdragon Family Intel Core i3
8 Generation 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 i3-2120T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120T is 2.6 GHz
4x Kryo 680 Silver Cores C None
1.8 GHz C-Core Frequency None
2.42 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.84 GHz A-Core Frequency None
3x Kryo 680 Gold Cores B None
1x Kryo 680 Prime Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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.
The Intel Core i3-2120T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2120T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2011
12.1 Direct X 10.1
Qualcomm Adreno 660 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
5 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
6 Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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 / 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 No
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
4 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-3200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is manufactured using a 5 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 Intel Core i3-2120T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2011
SM8350 Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Kryo 680 Architecture Sandy Bridge S
5 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket LGA 1155
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 121 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

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