Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
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Released
Q4/2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, specifications and benchmarks

952 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor is installed in N/A socket boards and operates at a frequency of 2.96 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus has a total of 8 / 8 cores. Release date: Q4/2018. TDP is . This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Family
  • CPU group
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860
  • Segment
    Mobile
  • Generation
    6
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
CPU Technical Specs

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • CPU Cores / Threads
    8 / 8
  • Core architecture
    hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
  • A-Core
    1x Kryo 485 Prime
  • B-Core
    3x Kryo 485 Gold
  • C-Core
    4x Kryo 485 Silver
  • Hyperthreading / SMT
    No
  • Overclocking
    No
  • A-Core Frequency
    2.96 GHz
  • B-Core Frequency
    2.42 GHz
  • C-Core Frequency
    1.80 GHz
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    Qualcomm Adreno 640
  • GPU frequency
    0.25 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    0.68 GHz
  • Execution units
    4
  • Shader
    384
  • Max. GPU Memory
    4 GB
  • Max. displays
    1
  • Generation
    5
  • Direct X
    12.0
  • Technology
    7 nm
  • Release date
    Q1/2019
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • JPEG
    No
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    LPDDR4X-4266
  • Max. Memory
    16 GB
  • Memory channels
    4
  • Bandwidth
    --
  • ECC
    No
  • PCIe
  • AES-NI
    No
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    --
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
  • ISA extensions
  • L2-Cache
    2.00 MB
  • L3-Cache
    3.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Kryo 485
  • Documents
    --
  • Technology
    7 nm
  • Virtualization
    None
  • Socket
    N/A
  • Release date
    Q4/2018
  • Part Number
    SM8150-AC
  • Operating systems
    Android
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    881 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    860 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    307 place
  • AnTuTu 8 benchmark
    22 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
760
760
758
757
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
2645
2645
2637
2632
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
1075
1075
1075
1037
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
AnTuTu 8 benchmark
The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark tests ARM processors by simulating browser and application performance for Android, iOS, AI, SoC
509756
507536
493583
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus
487155
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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