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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

Manufacturing Process
7nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR4X (2133MHz)
GPU
Adreno 640

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 07 April 2019
Class Flagship
Manufacturing Process 7nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 1x 2.96 GHz – Kryo 485 Prime (Cortex-A76)
3x 2.42 GHz – Kryo 485 Gold (Cortex-A76)
4x 1.80 GHz – Kryo 485 Silver (Cortex-A55)
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2960MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 2 MB
Cache Level L3
SLC unknown
NPU Hexagon 690

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133MHz
Memory Bus 4x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 34.13 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 16 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 640
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 192MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K at 120FPS
Video Playback 8K at 30FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC No

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 642,297

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Legacy Flagship Performance

Being a high-end SoC from the Snapdragon 8xx family, the Snapdragon 860 delivers strong CPU and GPU performance capable of handling demanding tasks and games from its generation. The Kryo 485 CPU cores provide robust single-core and multi-core throughput.

2. Capable Gaming & Multimedia

With the Adreno 640 GPU and support for high-resolution video features including 4K at 120FPS and 8K playback, this SoC remains capable for multimedia consumption and mid-tier gaming even years after launch.

3. Large Memory & Storage Support

Support for LPDDR4X up to 16 GB and UFS 3.1 storage gives the Snapdragon 860 excellent bandwidth and responsiveness for apps, multitasking, and storage performance.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. No Native 5G Support

The Snapdragon 860 does not include an integrated 5G modem, relying on LTE connectivity, which makes it less future-proof in comparison to newer SoCs with built-in 5G.

2. Older Architecture & Efficiency

Using older Kryo 485 cores and a 7 nm process means it is less power efficient and lags behind modern mid-range and flagship chips in both performance per watt and AI capabilities.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860.