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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

Manufacturing Process
7nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR5 (2750MHz)
GPU
Adreno 650
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 19 January 2021
Class Flagship
Manufacturing Process 7nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 1x 3.2 GHz – Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77)
3x 2.42 GHz – Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77)
4x 1.8 GHz – Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55)
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 3200MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 4 MB
Cache Level L3
SLC 1mb
NPU Hexagon 698

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 2750MHz
Memory Bus 4x16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 44 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 16GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 650
GPU Architecture Adreno 600
Pipelines 3 Pipeline
Shading Units 256 Unit
Total Shaders 768 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.1
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12.1

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution 3840 x 2160
Max Camera Resolution 200MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 8K at 30FPS
Video Playback 8K at 30FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 819,661

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Flagship Performance for its Time

The Snapdragon 870 was introduced as a high-end chipset that pushed the Kryo 585 Prime core up to 3.2 GHz, delivering very competitive performance near flagship-class levels in CPU and overall benchmarks for devices in early 2021. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

2. Strong GPU & Multimedia Support

Equipped with an Adreno 650 GPU and support for modern video codecs and high resolutions (up to 8K at 30FPS), the 870 handles gaming and multimedia playback smoothly, suitable for mainstream high-performance use cases. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

3. Robust Connectivity Features

With integrated support for 5G via the Snapdragon X55 modem, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2, the SoC offers comprehensive modern connectivity options for fast data, streaming, and wireless peripherals. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

❌ Negative Aspects

1. Older Process Node & Efficiency

Built on a 7 nm process with ARMv8.2 cores based on the older Cortex-A77 design, the Snapdragon 870 lags in power efficiency and single-thread performance compared to newer ARMv9-based SoCs. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

2. Mid-Tier AI Capabilities

While including the Hexagon 698 NPU, the AI performance of the 870 is modest compared with the latest flagship chips’ AI accelerators, limiting advanced on-device AI tasks. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870.