59 facts in comparison
Apple A8 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Apple A8
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Why is Apple A8 better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 835?
- 3 wider front-end?
6vs3
Why is Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 better than Apple A8?
- 6.21x faster CPU speed?
4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHzvs2 x 1.4 GHz - 10 nm smaller semiconductor size?
10 nmvs20 nm - 260 MHz faster GPU clock speed?
710 MHzvs450 MHz - 6 threads more CPU threads?
8 threadsvs2 threads - Uses big.LITTLE technology?
- 2 newer version of DirectX?
12vs10 - 0.8 newer version of OpenCL?
2vs1.2 - Newer version of DirectX?
DirectX 12vsDirectX 10
Price comparison
Apple A8
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Gaming
5.7/10
3 votes
9.8/10
4 votes
Performance
7.0/10
3 votes
9.5/10
4 votes
General info
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).
OpenGL ES is used for games on mobile devices such as smartphones. Newer versions support better graphics.
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Performance
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) is a more advanced version of big.LITTLE technology. In this setup, a processor can utilize all cores at the same time, or just a single core for low-intensity tasks. This can provide powerful performance or increased battery life respectively.
turbo clock speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A8)
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When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
clock multiplier
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The clock multiplier controls the speed of the CPU.
L3 cache
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A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
Memory
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A8)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A8)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
PassMark result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A8)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A8)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
PassMark result (overclocked)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A8)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU when it is overclocked.
Miscellaneous
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
instruction sets
AES (Apple Cyclone)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
floating-point performance
0.12 TFLOPS (Imagination Technologies PowerVR GX6450)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
Price comparison
Apple A8
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
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Harrison
1 year ago
6 / 10
Actually usable in 2022 (updated)
Harrison
1 year ago
6 / 10
(Old review, scroll down for new review) I've had an iPhone 6 with this chipset and it has been quite great to use back then, but this is a 2022 user review, so I'll keep it at that. The basics are slightly sluggish but work such as calling, FaceTiming and texting, and also offer a slight challenge for thermals, I do remember also using maps and it being decently sluggish. it also becomes slightly warm to the touch after a decent amount of usage. Gaming is out of the question as most games don't run (soul knight for example, fails to run and it's not very intensive for a game). perhaps very light games would run decently on a8 devices (unsure about iPad mini 4 with its slightly boosted a8 with 2 gigabytes of ram). Overall, this chip offers decent performance but is now disadvantaged due to it's age. Update: I have had to use my iPhone 6 again as a backup due to the destruction of my iPhone SE 3rd generation ;-;. and I am very impressed with how well it has held up. I take back a bit of what I said as the A8 because it is still pretty snappy and quick on iOS 12.5.5. I use it for music, youtube, web browsing, maps, calls and FaceTime and it does all this surprisingly well. Slightly demanding games are still out of the question (asphalt 8 plays well but burns battery and turns my phone into a personal stove). Battery life is still…. Eh (my phone battery is in good condition) but definitely holds it charge if it isn’t on all the time. I am so impressed by what this 2014 phone can do thanks to the A8 chip. Its not far from sluggish but Its no slouch either. A champion of a phone, i might not even replace my main phone because i’m so impressed by this phone. I might stick with this until i can afford the new SE again. iPhone 6 has a special place in my heart. (Just my personal experience) P.S: Please don’t buy this phone if you’re looking for cheap alternatives, too old and unsupported by apple. There are much better options available from apple (second hand or low range) or some cheap new androids like the Samsung A line.
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BUCAJ
1 year ago
6 / 10
The 2014 beast
BUCAJ
1 year ago
6 / 10
I’m using a iPhone 6 for 1 week beacause I want to do some benchmarks with it.the processor can handle some small games and even some big games like free fire.the problem of it is that I heats so quick and it uses too much energy and battery goes low by only 1 hour gaming.It doesn’t heat only on games,but also watching YouTube in 720p (that heats the phone slowly and the battery in about 4 hours) and 1080p (that heats the phone in 20 minutes and the battery in 3 hours)
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Ngoc Ha
1 year ago
10 / 10
Apple A8 Supported For iPhone 6, 6 Plus
Ngoc Ha
1 year ago
10 / 10
My dad’s old iPhone 6 plus because he’s messaging to everyone.
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