Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 Processor

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor, built on the Kryo 460 architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q4/2020.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 11 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 1.70 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 8 cores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 2.20 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 678   Segment: Mobile
CPU group: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678
Family: Qualcomm Snapdragon   Generation: 7
Predecessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 1.70 GHz   CPU Cores: 8
Turbo (1 Core): 2.20 GHz   CPU Threads: 8
Hyperthreading: No   Overclocking: No
Turbo (8 Cores): 1.70 GHz   Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A core: 2x Kryo 460 Gold   B core: 6x Kryp 460 Silver
C core: --  

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: Qualcomm Adreno 612
GPU frequency: 0.85 GHz   GPU (Turbo): 0.85 GHz
Generation: 6   DirectX Version: 12.1
Technology: 11 nm   Max. GPU Memory: --

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

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

Memory & PCIe

Memory type: LPDDR4X-1866   ECC: No
Memory channels: 2  

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI: No  

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: --   TDP up: --
TDP down: --   TDP (PL2): --

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: --   Technology: 11 nm
Architecture: Kryo 460   Virtualization: None
Socket: N/A   Release date: Q4/2020
Instruction set (ISA): ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: --
Part Number: SM6150-AC

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021
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