Mobile processor performance rating

The American company Qualcomm is a leading manufacturer of mobile processors for Android smartphones. All of them come in the Snapdragon line. You've probably heard about Samsung's Exynos chipsets and the Kirin SoC huawei... Yes, they are, but both companies use Qualcomm's developments when creating their own solutions. As a result, support for Qualcomm apt-X (HD) codecs can be seen in Kirin chips.

As for Samsung, it is in the US, China and South Korea releases flagship smartphones with Qualcomm chips on board. Alas, residents of European countries have to be content with Exynos processors. It is curious that very often the flagship solutions from Samsung have more potential than the top-end Snapdragon, but all this is leveled either by poor optimization, or by something else.

Until recently, all of Qualcomm's current SoCs have been split into three series:

• Snapdragon 400;
• Snapdragon 600;
• Snapdragon 800.

The first includes the most modest SoCs found in budget-level smartphones from Chinese manufacturers, as well as in A-brand devices that cost up to $ 200. The Snapdragon 600 series also includes some of the underperforming platforms found in many Xiaomi smartphones, for example. This spring, the line between the Snapdragon 600 and the flagship Snapdragon 800 line was blurred with the announcement of the first Snapdragon 700 series, the Snapdragon 710. Next, let's talk about the top three mobile processors from Qualcomm in different classes.

Premium segment

The company's current flagship processor is the Snapdragon 845 SoC, not counting the Snapdragon 850 SoC, which is found exclusively in ARM-based notebooks. As for the SD845, the chip was officially unveiled at the end of December last year, and its debut took place in the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 smartphones, which were presented at the end of February at Mobile World Congress 2018. This is the first chipset from the company to feature ARM's DynamIQ technology. This development has become a kind of evolution of big.LITTLE.

In other words, if big.LITTLE assumes division into clusters that include the same processor cores, then DynamIQ can form blocks with different cores. For example, one cluster can include Cortex-A75, Cortex-A55 cores and an additional Cortex-M0 core. This makes it possible to optimize the blocks in the best way.

The Snapdragon 845 has several debuts at once. First, there are Kryo 385 Gold and Kryo 385 Silver cores, which are based on Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 respectively. Secondly, the first (at the time of the announcement) graphics processor of the Adreno 600 series is responsible for the graphics. Naturally, all this resulted in an increase in performance and a decrease in energy consumption compared to its predecessor.

And it is the Snapdragon 835 chip. It is installed in almost all flagships of the 2017 model and even in some smartphones presented this year. The CPU configuration includes Kryo 280 cores. Adreno 540 is responsible for graphics. Both processors are made using 10nm FinFET technology, unlike the chip, which will be discussed later.

The Snapdragon 821 14nm mobile platform has not lost its relevance even now in terms of sheer performance. However, smartphones based on this SoC may seem outdated. Snapdragon 821 is installed in the ZTE Axon 7s, Pixel and Pixel, and even in the LG G7 Fit, which just recently went on sale. This same processor is responsible for the performance of the LG G6 as the South Korean manufacturer wanted to be the first company on the market to introduce a smartphone with a widescreen display. As a result, the LG G6 was one month ahead of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, but the duo of Samsung's flagships got a Snapdragon 835 processor. According to an agreement between Qualcomm and Samsung, the SD835 chip was supposed to debut in the latter's flagships.

As already noted, despite its age, the Snapdragon 821 is capable of solving tasks of any complexity. A more detailed comparison of the three latest processors from Qualcomm is presented in the table.

As you can see, in all SoCs, the cores are divided into two clusters. The Hexagon signal processor is provided for complex tasks. The Snapdragon 845 and Snapdragon 835 use the HVX extension to improve computing efficiency. In terms of architecture, Hexagon differs from the dedicated NPU that is provided for AI tasks in Huawei's Kirin chips. The competitors of the Snapdragon 845 include the Samsung Exynos 9810, as well as the HiSilicon Kirin 970 and even the Kirin 980.

The best flagships of the current year are equipped with the Snapdragon 845 chip. Snapdragon 835 has appeared this year as well - in LG G7 One and Nubia Red Magic. Snapdragon 821 also didn't go to the dustbin of history. In 2018, it was equipped with the LG G7 Fit, as noted earlier.

Middle class

Next, let's talk about another trinity of processors: Snapdragon 710, Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 660. The latter has already ceased to be so desirable even in smartphones costing $ 200-250. Users want a better performance SoC for the money. Both the SD710 and SD670 were unveiled this year, with the first being announced even earlier despite all the speculation.

Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 670 are two similar processors. Both SoCs are made using 10-nanometer technology and borrowed a number of chips from the flagship single-chip systems. In them, the developers applied an unusual division into clusters. The productive block in both cases is represented by only two cores, while six cores are responsible for performing simple calculations at once. In addition, the SD710 and SD670 use the Adreno 600 series GPUs, just like the SD845. These are the Adreno 616 and Adreno 615 accelerators, respectively. Unfortunately, in both cases, the frequencies are cut.

As for the Snapdragon 660, this is the typical midrange that will soon start appearing in smartphones at a price of $ 200. The CPU is represented by 8 cores with the usual division into blocks according to the 4 + 4 scheme. Responsible for the graphics is the Adreno 512, which is an overclocked version of the Adreno 509. For more details on the characteristics of the top three middle-class chips, see the table.

The move to a 10nm process technology has allowed Qualcomm to improve performance and reduce power consumption. It is also worth saying a few words about the Snapdragon 675 processor. It was introduced in October 2018, but has not debuted in any smartphone yet. It is expected that a device with this chip on board will be announced only in 2019, and Xiaomi promises to be the first to do this. The SD675 is supposed to debut in the Mi Note 4.

The Snapdragon 675 uses the Cortex-A76 based Kryo 460 cores. The frequency of the productive unit, consisting of two cores, is 2 GHz, and the energy efficient unit is 1.78 GHz. The chip is made using 11-nanometer technology.

As you can see, the Snapdragon 660 is responsible for the operation of many curious smartphones, the lion's share of which was introduced in 2018. Among them, we should highlight the Xiaomi Mi A2, which is one of the best camera phones for its money, as well as the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2019), which was the first in the industry to acquire 4 cameras. As for the Snapdragon 670 chip, it should start to gain popularity just like the Snapdragon 710 and could completely replace the SD660 in the market.

Budget class

In 2018, there was a kind of rejuvenation of Qualcomm's budget-class mobile processors. The main innovation was the transition to the big.LITTLE combination with the abandonment of the monopoly of the Cortex-A53 cores. In more advanced solutions, the productive cluster is represented by proprietary Kryo cores, which are based on ARM Cortex-A73. This has a positive impact on the speed of launching applications, multitasking and demanding games.

The best representatives of the budget class are Snapdragon 636, Snapdragon 632 and Snapdragon 439. All of them have Adreno 500 series GPUs - Adreno 509, 506 and 505 respectively. You can find their detailed characteristics in the table below.

Snapdragon 636 is the most powerful solution of the trio. The chip debuted in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone in mid-February 2018. Benefit from CPU usage - Quick Charge 4.0 charging support. Although, users rarely have the opportunity to use its charms. Also worth noting is support for LPPDR4x RAM.

The Snapdragon 632 also boasts a decent CPU, but phones with this SoC on board have LPDDR3 RAM and an older modem - Snapdragon X9 LTE. Thus, the chip took a free space between the solutions of the Snapdragon 400 line and the processors of the middle class.

Finally, the Snapdragon 439 is the latest SD400 mobile chipset announced by the American manufacturer. Everything from the Cortex-A53 cores to the X6 LTE modem speaks of its belonging to the budget category. However, unlike the two colleagues in the table, it is made using 12-nanometer technology. This processor will fit for undemanding users who are not interested in games and fast charging, and also do not particularly need ultra-high performance in general.

As you can see from the table, the Snapdragon 632 and Snapdragon 439 processors are equipped with two smartphones. There is a chance that both systems-on-a-chip will never become as popular as the Snapdragon 636. Although you can be sure that in the future they will be the brains of a couple of low-cost phones.

The Taiwanese company MediaTek (MTK) has built a reputation for making decent processors for low-cost smartphones. Most of the Chinese in the budget price range equip it with chipsets. However, the company's lineup is much wider: it has inexpensive, mid-range and top-end solutions. The latter may not equal Apple's chipsets, but they are also inexpensive. What processors are available in lineup MediaTek, as of the beginning of 2017, for more details, see below.

The same SoC model can be produced in several versions. As a rule, modifications with reduced frequencies (for better energy saving) receive the prefix M or P, and overclocked ones - T (Turbo).

Inexpensive chipsets MediaTek are presented in two lines, leading the pedigree from different microarchitectures.

MT6580

MT6580 is MediaTek's cheapest processor, targeting smartphones under $ 100. It is produced according to the 28 nm process technology. It includes four 32-bit Cortex A7 cores at 1 or 1.3 GHz. The Mali 400 MP accelerator is responsible for processing graphics, with a frequency of 400 or 500 MHz and a theoretical performance of 7.2 or 9 GFLOPS (billions of computational operations per second).

Memory controller - LPDDR2 / LPDDR3, up to 2 GB (32-bit system will no longer allow addressing). The chipset supports a camera up to 8 MP, a screen with 1280x720 pixels, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, and GSM and HSPA cellular networks.

MT6735 (M / P)

MT6735 is a representative of the 64-bit line of MediaTek. It is also manufactured at 28 nm, but on a newer architecture. The chip contains 4 cores ARM Cortex A53 with a frequency of 1 (MT6735P / M) or 1.3 GHz. Graphics accelerator - Mali T720 MP2, 400 (MT6735P), 500 (MT6735M) or 600 (MT6735) MHz, 13.6, 17 or 20.4 GFLOPS, respectively.

The chip supports LPDDR3 memory, up to 640 MHz, with a capacity of up to 3 GB. The ISP supports cameras up to 13 MP, screens of 1280x720 pixels, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and current networks (except CDMA) up to LTE Cat 4.

MT6737 (M / T)

MT6737 is an evolution of the previous chip, which MediaTek "demoted" and made a rival to its own 6580. It was released in mid-2016. The chip is manufactured according to the same 28 nm standards, has the same 4 Cortex A53 cores. The clock speed is 1.1 (MT6737M) or 1.3 GHz. GPU - Mali T720 MP2, overclocked to 550 or 600 (MT6737T) MHz. Its theoretical operating speed is up to 18.7 or 20.4 GFLOPS.

The memory controller can work with one LPDDR2 / LPDDR3 channel, up to 640 or 733 MHz. The maximum camera resolution is 8 MP, video - 1080p, display - 1280x720 pixels. Of communications, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and GSM / 3G / LTE Cat 4 networks are supported.

MT6738 (T)

MT6738 is a new budget processor from MediaTek, which should replace the 6735 model (6737 is rather a replacement for the MT6580). Although it was announced in the fall of 2016, it is still produced according to the 28 nm process technology. The chip contains 4 Cortex A53 cores with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. 3D processing is handled by the Mali T860 MP2 graphics processor, with a frequency of 350 or 520 (6738T) MHz. Its performance is up to 23.8 or 35 GFLOPS, respectively.

MediaTek MT6738 supports up to 4GB of LPDDR3 667 RAM. Supports cameras up to 13 MP, FullHD video recording and 1280x720 pixel screens. From networks - Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, GSM, 3G and LTE Cat 6 are declared.

Mid-range MediaTek processors

Among the mid-range chipsets there are no models that are outdated. Only 64-bit MediaTek processors with 8 cores remain relevant (that is, supplied to partners for installation in smartphones).

MT6753 (T)

Despite the higher model number, the MT6753 was released almost a year before the MT6750. It is built using the 28 nm process technology and is equipped with 8 Cortex A53 cores. In the 6753T model they overclock to 1.5 GHz, in the regular version - to 1.3 GHz. Graphics Accelerator - Mali T720 MP3, 700 MHz, 35.7 GFLOPS.

The memory controller works with LPDDR3 chips up to 800 MHz, the RAM capacity can be up to 3 GB. ISP supports cameras up to 16 MP with FullHD video recording, the screen can have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The network module works with Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, supports GSM, HSPA and CDMA 3G, LTE Cat 4.

MT6750 (T)

MT6750 is a mid-range processor introduced in Spring 2016. It is manufactured using the 28 nm process technology and consists of 8 Cortex A53 cores. They are grouped into 2 blocks of 4 cores, the clock speed of the first reaches 1.5, the second - 1 GHz. Graphics processing is handled by GPU Mali T860 MP2, 520 or 560 MHz. Its performance is 35.3 or 44.2 GFLOPS.

The memory controller in the processor supports up to 4GB LPDDR3, up to 833 or 933 MHz. MediaTek MT6750 is designed for cameras up to 16MP, supports video recording up to 1080p and works with HD and FullHD screens (T model). A modem that supports Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, GSM, 3G (including CDMA) and LTE Cat 6 is responsible for communication.

MT6755 (M) or Helio P10

MT6755 is a MediaTek processor with a proper name. It was presented at the end of 2015 and is manufactured using the 28 nm process technology. The processor includes 8 Cortex A53 cores with frequencies up to 1.2 GHz (economical cluster) and 2 GHz (productive cluster). Graphics chip - Mali T860 MP2 clocked at 550 or 700 MHz with a performance of 37.4 or 47.6 GFLOPS.

The chip is equipped with a single-channel LPDDR3 933 memory controller (up to 4 GB in volume). Supports a camera up to 21 MP, video recording in FullHD and a screen of the same resolution. Networking capabilities include Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 GHz (AC standard not supported), GSM, 3G CDMA and HSPA, LTE Cat 6.

MT6755 Pro or Helio P15

MT6755 Pro is an overclocked modification of MediaTek Helio P10. It differs from it in the processor frequency (up to 2.2 GHz) and graphics (800 MHz, 54 GFLOPS). The rest of the processor is completely identical.

MT6757 / Pro or Helio P20 / P25

MT6755 Helio P20 / 25 is a mid-range processor from MediaTek, belonging to a more modern generation. It is manufactured according to the 16 nm process technology and has 8 Cortex A53 cores. Half of them operate at 2.3 or 2.5 GHz (P20 and P25, respectively), the other half at 1.6 GHz. Graphics processing is handled by the Mali T880 MP2 accelerator, with a frequency of 900 or 1000 MHz and a performance of 61 or 68 GFLOPS, respectively.

The memory controller is dual-channel, supporting up to 6 GB LPDDR4 at 1600 MHz, plus there is one 933 MHz LPDDR3 channel up to 3 GB. Supported cameras up to 24 MP, with video recording in 4K, and FullHD screens. Wi-Fi supports 2.4 and 5 GHz networks, cellular operators GSM, HSPA, CDMA, LTE Cat 6 are also supported.

MediaTek flagship processors

In the flagship class, MediaTek has one actively produced MT6797 processor, the revisions of which have received different names, but in fact it is the same chipset. Its predecessor, the Helio X10, was built using technology patented by Ericsson, so production was quickly discontinued to avoid litigation.

All MT6797s are manufactured according to the 20 nm process technology, have 10 cores each, of which 2 high-performance ones are built on the Cortex A72 architecture, and another 8 are Cortex A53. They also have a separate Cortex M4 processor with separate power and low frequency, which is responsible for listening to MP3. Graphics processing is handled by GPU Mali T880 M4. Memory controller - dual-channel, LPDDR3 933, up to 4 GB. Network - Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE Cat 6. Innovation - technology fast charging PumpExpress 3.0.

Detailed characteristics of each version of the chipset below.

MT6797 Helio X20

Helio X20 is the basic version introduced at the end of 2015. Frequencies - 2.1 GHz for 2 powerful Cortex A72 cores, 1.85 GHz - for 4 universal Cortex A53 cores, 1.4 GHz - 4 more economical Cortex A53 cores. Graphics frequency - 780 MHz, performance - 106 GFLOPS. Support for cameras up to 25 MP (dual ISP, support for 2 cameras), with 4K recording, and screens up to 2560x1600 pixels.

MT6797D Helio X23

The chip is being prepared for the beginning of 2017, and is a small modification of the X20 model. Its Cortex A72 cores are overclocked to 2.3 GHz, the rest of the frequencies are the same as those of the X20. Added support for cameras up to 32 MP (or 2 x 13 MP).

MT6797T Helio X25

The chipset was released in the spring of 2016, its cores are overclocked to 2.5 / 2 / 1.55 GHz, graphics - 850 MHz or 115.6 GFLOPS.

MT6797X Helio X27

The processor is being prepared for the 1st quarter of 2017, it is also a slightly overclocked and optimized version of its predecessor. Core frequencies - 2.6 / 2 / 1.6 GHz, graphics - 875 MHz or 120 GFLOPS. Added support for cameras up to 32 MP or 2 x 13 MP.

MT6799 (T) Helio X30 (X35)

An evolutionary step of MediaTek processors towards the transition to the 10 nm process technology. It is being prepared for the 1st quarter of 2017, mass sales of smartphones on it should not be expected until spring. It has 10 cores, of which 2 are the fastest - Cortex A73, 4 more universal - Cortex A53, and 4 energy efficient - Cortex A35. The clock frequencies of MediaTek Helio X30 are 2.8 / 2.2 / 2 GHz, Helio X35 - 3 / 2.22 GHz. GPU - PowerVR 7400 XT, 820 MHz, 210 GFLOPS.

The MediaTek Helio X30 / 35 memory controller supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4 1866 MHz memory in dual channel mode. There is also support for universal solid-state (flash) memory UFS 2.1. Camera resolution - up to 28 MP, dual ISP Imagiq is used, support for 4K recording. The maximum display resolution is 2560x1600 pixels. Built-in support for 2.5 GHz Wi-Fi networks, as well as all relevant cellular networks up to LTE Cat 10.

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Every day, electronic devices are getting smarter, and the processors in them are becoming more powerful. According to Moore's Law, humanity will soon approach the highest possible performance mark for a silicon "brain." In the meantime, let's not be distracted by the scenarios of the future and find out which of the existing processors are the most productive. Especially for you, our rating of the best mobile processors 2018-2019.

No. 10 - Mediatek Helio P23

The processor has 8 coresARM Cortex A53, 4 at 2.3 GHz and 4 at 1.7 GHz, the length of the transistor is 16 nm. The processor architecture provides optimal performance and energy efficiency, it can handle smartphones with 2 SIM cards well. In this case, there is a double moduleLTE, which means the ability to conduct two slots simultaneously withLTE- connection.
Built-in image processing module for dual cameras, support for single shooting with a resolution up to 24MP. The processor can encode and decode 4 format videosK. The chipset internet board allows you to download files with a maximum speed of up to 300Mbps/. In general, the platform is sharpened for high-quality video recording, in high resolution and with stabilization.

Mediatek Helio P23

# 9 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

The company, which has gained great popularity in the microprocessor market, presents us with its next development. This novelty has been well received by both smartphone manufacturers and users. It is based on 8 A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. Manufacturing technology 14 nm. Draws well even "heavy" video games thanks to the graphics adapter Adreno 506.

The processor is 64-bit, optimizes energy consumption and practically does not heat up in processing mode. Not as productive as 2017 snapdragons, but still powerful and cheap, and now many Android devices (more than 20 names) work on it. Smartphones with Snapdragon 625 on board can both shoot and display 4K video, also supports phones with a dual camera, although this feature is not announced by the manufacturer. Provides high quality voice communication and all kinds of navigation systems.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

No. 8 - Samsung Exynos 7885

New mid-generation processor from Samsung. For a long time, the manufacturer hid the characteristics, but we found the most accurate ones for you. Although it was claimed that the chip will be manufactured using 10nm technology, Samsung has remained true to the 14nm standard. The chipset guarantees support for Wi-Fi wireless communication and the most advanced 5.0 bluetooth protocol at the moment.

Consists of 8 logical cores, including 2 newest A73 Cortex with a total clock speed of 2.2 GHz and six A53 with a ceiling frequency of up to 1.6 GHz. 4K with it will most likely slow down, but Full HD + on this platform is played perfectly. Improved LTE board with 600Mbps download speed ceiling. Can be embedded in smartphones with 22MP cameras and 16MP dual cameras.

Samsung Exynos 7885

No. 7 - Mediatek Helio X30

Another representative of Mediatek on our list is the latest generation Helio X30 processor. C system with 10nm crystal with 10 cores - you have never seen anything like this. The processor architecture is three-stage, from three clusters. The main cluster - 2 Cortex A73 cores with a ceiling clock frequency of 2.5 GHz, 2 clusters of 4 Cortex A53 cores, with a frequency of 2.2 and 1.9 GHz, respectively. The platform is capable of decoding 4K2K video format, advanced by 800MHz GPU. The presence of several image processors makes it possible to work with dual cameras of 16x16 megapixel resolution.
Based on the 3rd generation LTE Worldmode Cat.10 modem. According to the manufacturer, the new communication technology of the processor cores gives maximum performance and 25% less power consumption compared to previous generation processors. The first smartphones with Helio X30 appeared on the market only at the end of 2017.

Mediatek Helio X30

№6 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

The processor announced in the fall of 2017 from the previously mentioned company. It is based on an eight-core processor with support for standardsQuickcharge 4 and Bluetooth 5.0, the most modern at that time Adreno 51 graphics chip 2, complements the picture updatedLTE- a chip that expands the speed limits up to 600mbits/ from. Instead of Cortex here inside 8 coresKryo: 4 Kryo 260 on a 1.8GHz cluster,4 Kryo 280 c the maximum frequency is 2.2 GHz. Unlike its predecessorSnapdragon 653, 660 has much higher performance and 2 times less power consumption. Draws any games and can handle video format4K. This The chipset significantly outperforms its predecessors, and being integrated into the axis of mid-range smartphones makes their performance on par with some expensive models.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

# 5 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

An advanced Qualcomm chipset that integrates into the most advanced and productive smartphones. Intel's withdrawal from the smartphone market called the company to take the lead in all price segments, without mercy on competitors. Finally, they release a board for premium smartphones. In fact, it already has everything you need, and you only need to combine the screen, ports and case with it. Implemented using 10-nanometer technology using the production standard FinFET 2.0.
It is based on 8 Kryo 280 cores, the first level cluster - 4 cores with a clock rate of up to 2.5 GHz, the second level - 4 cores with a frequency of 1.9 GHz. The graphics module is even more interesting here - the new Adreno 540, the technical descriptions of which have not yet been published. Supports 4K Ultra HD Premium 10-bit video processing. With this kid, you can reproduce virtual reality applications - its architecture works out every texture with great speed and precision. The very high power of the "brain" has a negative effect on its energy consumption, although the company has applied several innovative solutions here too.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

No. 4 - Huawei Kirin 970

The Chinese firm introduced a single-chip platform, main feature which became a neuromorphic processor with an open ecosystem. Such a processor provides maximum performance in interfaces and on platforms using artificial intelligence. SystemKirin The 970 is manufactured on a chip using 10nm technology, and is the world's first chipset with a neural unit in a processor. Architecture built with inclusionNPU provides much higher performance and tens of times lower power consumption than conventional chips.
A fingernail-sized processor has 8 cores - fourCortex-A73 and the same A5 3. Processor clusters operate at frequencies up to 2.4 GHz and 1.8 GHz, respectively. As GPU in Chipset - Innovative 12core GPU Mali G72MP 12. According to the manufacturer's assurances, the built-inLTE ADVANCED PRO supports speeds over 1gb it / s, while the closest competitors have 1Gbit/ c this is the ceiling of speed. Powerful interface supports video format4K. In addition to all of the above - the capabilities of face detection and motion capture, hybrid autofocus and clear shooting of moving objects, even in low light conditions.Kirin 970 will give the smartphone such opportunities that, until now, none of them could contain.

Huawei Kirin 970

No. 3 - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895

Flagship processor for smartphones from the companySamsung, another representative of the lineExynos ... Manufactured by 10 nanometer process, with3D structure of transistors. The processor has 8 cores, 4 of which are familiar to usCortex A53, but the characteristics of the other fourSamsung does not disclose, only hinting that these are advanced specialized kernels of a new generation. Built inGPU, supporting the processing of AI operations, machine vision, but inferior to a similar module inKirin 970.
New 5CA LTE the modem supports network speed with 1Gbps/ c download and 150Mbps/ c uploading data to the Internet. GPU handles format 4 video decodingK at 120 frames/ sec, including textures of virtual reality worlds. The first flagship with a processorExynos 9 Octa 8895 became Samsung Galaxy S8.

# 2 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

With this miracle, your smartphone will become really smart.Snapdragon 845 - an advanced new generation chip from a world renowned microelectronics manufacturer. Designed for the most advanced smartphones,845 it completely overturns our understanding of what a modern microprocessor should be. The basis of the chipset - 8 cores, production technology - 10nm, with special nuances of the technical process -LPP FinFET. At the time of this writing, this is the best copy on the market in terms of cost / performance ratio.
Main cluster of 4 cores CortexA75 works at a frequency of up to 2.8 GHz, second-level on 4 coresCortex A55 - with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz. Enhanced graphics coreAdreno 630 supports the launch of any game applications, it is also supported to work with virtual reality applications. The processor uses the third generation of mobile AINeural Processing Engine (similar to Huawei's NPU), what is the reason for its increased performance and support for intelligent computing algorithms (video processing, photos, voice assistant, etc.). Co-processorSpectra 280 ISP displays the color rendition of images on new leveland also the graphic elementAdreno enables video decoding4K with HDR10 color and frame rate 60FPS.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

# 1 - Apple A11 Bionic

The ranking of performance of processors for smartphones tops the chipset from Apple, integrated into the flagship model of the company iPhone X. It differs from its predecessors by the added on-chip co-processor, which accelerates the processing of artificial intelligence tasks. Built on 10nm technology, the redesigned block architecture gave the A11 a whopping 25% performance gain over the A1 0, while nearly half the energy efficiency.
The chip includes a GPU on 3 cores from Apple's own development, with which the graphics on smartphones are now completely under the control of the manufacturer (previously, graphics chips were purchased on the side). Absolutely innovative is the dual-core neural accelerator, which powers the latest intelligent processing features such as AR or Face ID. In general, any features that the iPhone X has, primarily the merit of the latest A11 processor, which supports the latest standards for communication, video processing and machine learning operations.

Apple a11 bionic

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Progress does not stand still. This also applies electronic devices, which are constantly getting smarter, and the processors are regularly adding in power. In this article, we will find out the most powerful processors for smartphones at the moment. A ranking for smartphone processors will be presented. It is subjective, but the values \u200b\u200bof various indicators were analyzed. Therefore, the rating is not completely accurate for smartphone processors.

The main indicators of these devices are:

• number of cores and threads;
• chip architecture;
• technical process;
• inner memory;
• clock frequency;
• performance;
• rAM;
• support for various technologies;
• much more.

We will focus mainly on these parameters. So which is the best smartphone processor? Let's start from tenth place.

MediaTek Helio P23 - 10

The process has 8 cores ARM Cortex A53. The processor clock speed is 2.3 GHz. The transistor is 16 nanometers in length. Thanks to its construction, the MediaTek Helio P23 delivers optimal performance and energy efficiency.

Excellent support for smartphones that have two SIM cards. A dual Long-Term Evolution (LTE) module is available - this allows two slots with a Long-Term Evolution connection to be driven simultaneously.

Built-in is a module that processes images for a dual camera, supports single shooting with a resolution of up to 24 megapixels. MediaTek Helio P23 is capable of encoding and decoding videos that are in 4K format. With the help of the Internet chipset board, it makes it possible to download files with a maximum speed of up to 300 Mbps. This processor designed to make high-quality video, which will have high resolution and stabilization.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 - 9

Qualcomm is a popular microprocessor manufacturer and a leader in the market. This is their next development.

This processor received a positive response from both the creators of smartphones and users. Has 8 A53 cores with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. The transistor is 14 nanometers in length. This microprocessor is suitable for fans of "heavy" games, therefore there is a built-in graphics adapter Adreno 506.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 has USB 3.0 support, which provides fast connection speed when working with various accessories. Powerful modem support.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a thin microprocessor so it has low power consumption and low heat dissipation.

The downside is the presence of a modest screen controller that can only function in FullHD. Refresh rate - up to 60Hz. If you decide to use a smartphone for virtual reality, then the Snapdragon 625 is not the best option for this.

Samsung Exynos 7885 - 8

This microprocessor is intended for mid-range gadgets. The Exynos 7885 chip has technology (FinFET) with a 14 nanometer standard, although before release it was said that there will be 10. There are eight cores available:

• Cortex-A73, clocked at up to 2.2 GHz.
• Cortex-A53, clocked at up to 1.6 GHz.

Supports wireless communication Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version 5.0, which is the latest today. 4K will slow down, Full HD + will have perfect reproduction. The download speed thanks to the improved LTE board is 600 Mbps. The processor is built into devices that have a 22 megapixel camera and a 16 megapixel dual camera.

MediaTek Helio X30 - 7

The platform has a 10 nm crystal and ten cores. The processor architecture is three-tier, that is, there are 3 clusters:

• The main cluster consists of two Cortex A73 cores with a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz.
• Two clusters - a total of eight Cortex A53 cores with clock speeds of 2.2 GHz and 1.9 GHz.

The system can decode videos that are in 4K2K format. There are several modules that are responsible for image processing, which allows you to work with dual cameras with a resolution of 16 × 16 megapixels.

Thanks to new technology nuclear communication creates a productive maximum and a quarter less energy consumption when compared with the platforms that were before that. The first smartphone with this microprocessor went on sale last year.

The RAM is 8 GB.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 - 6

This is another representative of Qualcomm. The platform has eight cores in its presence, it supports the Quickcharge 4 and fifth generation Bluetooth standards. The system also includes an Adreno 512 graphics chip. A Long-Term Evolution chip allows maximum speed 600 Mbps.

Compared to the previous platform of this company, this one has significantly higher performance. Energy consumption has been cut in half. Any game will fly in 4K. So powerful a processor that, if integrated into mid-range smartphones, they will be on par with more expensive gadgets. Architecture - Kryo 260.

The pluses include the low cost of this microprocessor, support for dual cameras. The maximum display resolution is 1920 × 1200. Fast charging. USB 3.1 support. Productivity has increased by approximately 30%. Improved biometric security.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 - 5

Another representative of this technology company. Now it is used in the most advanced devices. Availability of 10nm technology. Qualcomm currently holds the leading positions in all price categories in the market.

Architecture - Kryo 280. Number of cores - 8. Maximum clock frequency - 2.5 GHz. The presence of the graphics module Adreno 540. Support for 4K Ultra HD Premium. A powerful processor that smartphones use for virtual reality, each texture is worked through. Thanks to the developed technology, the autonomy of work has increased. Emphasis on subtleties technical processor, as a result, the power consumption and heat generation of the chip decreased. Five minutes of charging provides five hours of battery life. A quarter of an hour is enough to charge the battery by half.

Of course, the quality of video recording has increased. There are 14-bit processors that process images. Thanks to this, phone manufacturers have the opportunity to integrate dual cameras with 16 megapixels and single cameras with 32 megapixels into their devices. Hybrid autofocus performance has been improved and electronic stabilization has been added when recording 4K video. Supports HDR.

The quality during night shooting is much better. This is all about the functionality of the cameras. The data transfer rate has increased. The level of data security has been improved. This has become possible thanks to new software and biometric technologies. Personality is now identified using the retina of the eye or face, not counting the fingerprint. Moreover, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform has self-learning capability.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is one of best platforms in the price / quality category.

Huawei Kirin 970 - 4

The Chinese company has created a system that is single-chip. Main distinctive feature this device Is a neuromorphic processor with an open ecosystem. The device has the maximum performance on platforms using artificial intelligence. The transistor is 10 nanometers in length.

Huawei Kirin 970 is the first chipset to have a neural unit in a microprocessor. Compared to ordinary chips, there is simply huge performance and low power consumption, which is ten times less.

The chip is also eight-core. The maximum clock frequency is 2.4 GHz. The graphics module is represented by a 12core GPU Mali G72MP12. LTE ADVANCED PRO, according to the manufacturers, makes it possible to reach speeds of more than 1 Gbps. Other powerful processors have such a ceiling. Supports 4K video thanks to its powerful interface.

Other features of this chip include:

• Face detection.
• Capture motion.
• Hybrid autofocus.
• Clear video of objects that move.
• Capture clear video in low light conditions.

Huawei Kirin 970 will give your gadget new abilities that it didn’t have before.

Briefly about the pros:

• The presence of tremendous power.
• Availability.
• Cost in stores.

But still, this device could not reach the top three.

Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 - 3

Another Samsung representative from the same line is being considered - Exynos. The transistor is 10 nanometers in length. The transistors have a 3D structure. The processor is also eight-core.

There is a GPU that supports the processing of AI operations, but in this characteristic it is inferior to the previously reviewed chip from Huawei.

Graphics processing is performed by the powerful ARM Mali-G71 module. Thanks to it, video that is in 4K format at 120 frames / s is decoded. VR textures can be handled. The network speed thanks to the 5CA LTE technology is 1 Gbps. The speed of uploading data to the Internet is 150 Mbps.

The first smartphone to purchase this microprocessor is the Samsung Galaxy S8, which was released in 2018.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - 2

Silver medal goes to the next representative of Qualcomm - Snapdragon 845. This development chip is called "leap into the future". Why is it so? There are several reasons:

• High level of performance. Like the previous model of the chipset of this company, this one has a 10 nanometer processor. Clock rates are 2.8 GHz and 1.8 GHz. This processor can handle absolutely any games. The graphics module is responsible for graphics performance. This one will speed up graphics performance by 30%.
• It is worth paying special attention to the data transfer rate. It has increased by 20% and is 1 Gbps. To achieve this speed, a combination of bandwidths is created. The previous chip from this company creates a combination of two stripes. And the Snapdragon 845 includes eight such bands.
• Consider a camera quality photos. Snapshot rate - 60 frames / s. Technologies for image processing DSP Hexagon, Spectra ISP. Color reproduction of images thanks to the Spectra 280 ISP technology has reached a new level.
• The chip has improved smartphone protection. The security system is called the Secure Processing Unit. It has its own batteries, which allows you to increase the speed of saving and processing user biometric data.

This chip is perfect for an android phone. Takes a leading position in the price / quality category.

With each new year, Qualcomm is trying to keep devices more secure. And make protection more convenient.

Apple A11 Bionic - 1

Gold in our ranking goes to the chipset from the famous Apple company. This mobile processor has integration into the iPhone X. 10nm technology is also available. In contrast to the previous model of the chipset, the performance has increased by 25%. Despite this, energy efficiency has also increased by as much as 50%.

The chip includes GPU technology that runs on three cores. This is a proprietary development of an American company. Now the graphics are completely controlled by the manufacturers. Up to this point, the purchase of graphic devices was carried out from other manufacturers. Intelligent processing has acquired the latest features. This is made possible by a dual-core neural accelerator. The new smart processing features are AR and Face ID.

Functions that have new smartphone - it's all thanks to the A11 Bionic. In general, the chipset is a six-core with a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz. There are two cores of energy efficiency. Power allows you to run and play full console games, video processing can be carried out in real time.

All this allows the Apple A11 Bionic to come out on top in our ranking.

So, were presented best processorssuitable for smartphones. The data is current for 2018.

Which processor is the best for an Android smartphone?

Some other information! There is no definite answer to this question. It is worth noting that it is necessary to choose a smartphone with a microprocessor that has the best results. Today, it is certainly difficult to chase constant innovation. Not everyone can buy a new device every year. But it is recommended to purchase flagships even of past years, because they have performance (speed) that can be enough for many years to come.

Therefore, if you need an answer to this question, then purchase. At the moment there is no way to get the best microprocessor and just replace the old one.

Conclusion

Summarize. Among the considered chipsets, it is clear that the leadership among smartphones is operating system Android is held by Qualcomm. The main competitors are chipsets from Samsung and Huawei. Their product lines are named Exynos and Kirin. MediaTek is gaining popularity. But Apple, Samsung and Huawei have the largest market share. On the Internet you can find tables with their characteristics.

Every day there are new applications that require tremendous performance. The video format keeps getting better, so the processor has to support fantastic detail. Moreover, old applications are updated every time, even social networks and instant messengers began to grow in volume. Therefore, their correct work is needed.

Mobile processors age over time and lag behind progress. Purchasing a budget smartphone with a weak chip is not the best solution, because it ceases to be relevant after a short period of time. Buy smartphones that are flagship. In fact, you will find that this was a better buy.

When you choose a smartphone or tablet, you probably study its hardware specifications. Reading the descriptions of the processor, it is not immediately possible to understand what this or that designation means. However, there is a certain rating of the performance of mobile processors of smartphones, based on which you can purchase fast device... What do these terms mean and what do you need to pay attention to?

What is a processor?

The processor acts as a transmitter. That is, a request is sent to him what you want your smartphone to do. Early mobile phones were largely similar to traditional landlines. Smartphones, however, are laptop computers that have telephony capabilities built into the system. Beneath this amazing touchscreen display is a full-fledged computer responsible for running your applications, giving you instructions (how to act in certain situations), GPS coordinates, and communicating with others. The processor is the brain of any operation.

What is the core?

It is an element residing in the main processor that reads and executes instructions. The release of such devices began with single-core processors, but modern developers have created more powerful devices, including more cores in one device. This led to the emergence of dual-core gadgets. Soon, quad-core processors (based on four cores) appeared, and today hexa- (six) and octa- (eight) nuclear smartphones and tablets can be found on sale.

What are the advantages of multiple cores?

The more cores, the faster they can process the commands you give your phone. This means that several of these components will share the load among themselves and do any job very quickly. You can upload high quality photos or high definition videos, and then browse your collection without pause. Animations and videos play smoothly without stuttering. Games don't freeze. There are exceptions, of course, but generally the more cores the better the performance.

Will an octa-core smartphone be twice as fast as a quad-core smartphone?

It's impossible. An octa-core processor is faster than a quad-core processor only when it is processing an application that uses its capabilities, or in a multitasking environment. For example, one core might process requests in a web browser while the other is idle. The call comes in and it goes to work. As a result, your work in the web browser and your phone call will go through, but not necessarily twice as fast.

What other factors might be involved?

Multiple cores are just one component of a smart device (you can think of them as a specific part of a car engine). In addition, the graphics processor, RAM for short-term storage, antennas for Wi-Fi and GPS, and much more are responsible for the operation of this component. They all work together as a whole, and all should be considered when you buy a smartphone or tablet.

What Should You Remember About Processors?

When buying a smartphone or tablet, it is advisable to first study the rating of mobile processors. Which chip is better - such a device will be more powerful. This will give you an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat a particular device is capable of performing, what is the speed of its operation.

In order to compile a rating of mobile processors for smartphones, it is necessary to conduct a series of tests on devices with each of them and fix the general criteria for assessing the effectiveness of work, as well as do graphic manipulations. Some experts have conducted such studies, and the results were quite predictable. So, comparison table descending order of processors for smartphones is presented below.

In addition to the general performance, the specialists also tested the GPU on devices released in 2016. Smartphone GPUs have also been ranked based on graphics performance. The GPU rankings are slightly different from the general list.

Processors for smartphones: rating

Based on studies of graphical properties, the rating can be represented as follows:

1. Qualcomm 820.
2. Apple A9.
3. Samsung Exynos 8890.
4. Qualcomm 810.
5. Samsung Exynos 7420.
6. Apple A8.
7. Qualcomm 805.
8. Kirin 950.
9. Qualcomm 808.
10. Qualcomm 652.

As you can see, the same components are in the top 3 in both lists. Thus, the best processors for smartphones, the rating of which is presented in the article, coincide in all respects: both in graphics performance and in general tests.

Therefore, it is important to get an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat devices are running these processors. So, you can find in the following Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 devices:

• Sony Xperia X Performance.
• Xiaomi Mi5.
• Letv V MAX Pro.
• LG G5.

Depending on the place of purchase, the Galaxy S7 may be equipped with the Samsung Exynos 8890 instead of the aforementioned component, which still significantly outperforms the competition. It is also worth noting that the computing power of all devices is very high today. For this reason, when purchasing a modern smartphone, you will not notice a significant drop in performance, even if it is not too powerful. Even Chinese processors for smartphones, whose ratings will look completely different, will suit you perfectly. fast work... Only if you care about the smallest specifications or plan to install and use highly specialized high-capacity applications can these results help you make your purchasing decision.

Mobile phone selection

AT recent times many smartphone manufacturers have released their new products, which undoubtedly make the user feel a bit confused when choosing. In connection with the release of new devices, processors for smartphones are also changing, the rating of which is rather difficult to update. For example, in the past year Apple The A9 took first places in all comparison lists, and then Hisilicon Kirin 950 pushed it out. Today Qualcomm, Apple and Samsung are fighting for the top spot with mixed success.

Performance evaluation

As already shown by the performance rating of the chips, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor took first place and showed much more power than the Apple A9. In addition, the Samsung Exynos 8890 also scores well, and its performance is already close to the A9.

The recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 and 650 also show high functionality and power. The Qualcomm 652 is already close to the 810 in terms of performance. Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 has already surpassed the 808, which leads the mid-range smartphone market. Since 6797 phones are currently not being produced, and only models released in previous years can be found on the market, the MTK processor rating for smartphones is no longer relevant.

GPU performance ranking

In recent years, smartphones have placed an increasing emphasis on GPU performance, as it is closely related to playing games and working with images on a mobile phone, and this has a direct impact on the real user experience. Currently, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (Adreno530) is distinguished by high performance in this regard. Samsung Exynos 8890 (Mali-T880 MP12) is almost equal to Apple A9 in power, as already noted. As for Hisilicon Kirin 950 (Mali-T880 MP4), which is well known to everyone, its GPU performance is not good enough, and the test results are similar to Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (Adreno418) and Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (Adreno510).

In fact, the performance of a graphics chip is also directly related to the screen resolution of your smartphone. Currently, the main resolution is 1080P, and 2K has become the development trend of high-end smartphones. However, without the support of a powerful GPU, even such a high resolution will continue to degrade device performance.

Of course, the factors that determine performance mobile phonemuch more than the CPU and GPU values. However, you need to be fully aware that nothing but the powerful performance of the chips is the basis of a smoothly working device. Without high performance support, any user experience will be “empty”. This can be described by the old adage, "You cannot make something out of nothing."

The above information, affecting smartphone processors rated above, cannot be considered a permanent rule. Today, new devices are regularly released with ever more powerful technical characteristics.

From this data to date, it can be learned that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is taking the lead in terms of performance. Even though Apple hasn't released any new processors, the overall performance of the Apple A9 is still strong. If we consider Samsung's Exynos 8890, its parameters are approximately equal to the A9 in total.

The devices running on the Apple A9 are the iPhone 6S and iPhone SE, which are considered one of the top rated and fashionable devices.

Exynos Samsung 8890 occupies a solid third place in this rating and is only slightly behind competitors. He managed to overtake many devices made from other components. Currently, of the devices manufactured with this chip, only

The Kirin 950 also has very good performance over time. Moreover, he previously topped the ratings of components due to his excellent performance. However, this performance score has been steadily declining as more advanced devices have begun to appear on the market. Devices powered by this processor are Huawei P9, Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9 Max.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 offers pretty good general characteristics... It was highly appreciated in its time and to this day it is one of the most used elements in various devices. Smartphones equipped with it are successfully sold in many countries of the world today, including Htc one M9, XL, Nexus 6P, OnePlus 2.

At one time, it was greatly underestimated, despite the fact that its parameters are distinguished by decent power. Despite the low ratings, phones with it are popular, especially the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Meizu Pro 5.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 and 650 are the processors used in mid-range smartphones. Despite their low positions in the rating, they are actively used in the production of gadgets. To date, there is no question of discontinuing production of such smartphone models as Samsung Sony Xperia X and Xiaomi Redmi.