Qualcomm Snapdragon 626

Qualcomm Snapdragon 626

About mobile processor

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC is a mid-range smartphone platform that boasts impressive performance and efficiency. Built on a 14nm process, the octa-core processor is clocked at 2.2 GHz, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and light gaming. The inclusion of 1MB of L2 cache ensures snappy responsiveness, while the Adreno 506 GPU provides smooth graphics rendering. In terms of power efficiency, the Snapdragon 626 has a TDP of 11W, contributing to longer battery life for devices equipped with this SoC. This is particularly beneficial for users who rely heavily on their smartphones throughout the day. Benchmark tests reveal that the Snapdragon 626 performs admirably, achieving a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 209 and a multi-core score of 916. This further highlights the SoC's capability to handle multitasking and demanding applications with relative ease. Overall, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 offers a compelling balance of performance and power efficiency, making it an attractive choice for mid-range smartphones. Whether for everyday use or light gaming, this SoC delivers a smooth and responsive user experience.

Basic

Label Name
Qualcomm
Platform
SmartPhone Mid range
Launch Date
October 2016
Manufacturing
TSMC
Model Name
MSM8953 Pro
Architecture
8x 2.2 GHz – A53
Cores
8
Technology
14 nm
Frequency
2200 MHz
Transistor count
2

GPU Specifications

GPU name
Adreno 506
GPU frequency
650 MHz
FLOPS
0.1248 TFLOPS
Shading units
96
Execution units
1
OpenCL version
2.0
Vulkan version
1.0
Max display resolution
3840 x 2160
DirectX version
11

Connectivity

4G support
LTE Cat. 13
5G support
No
Bluetooth
4.2
Wi-Fi
5
Navigation
GPS

Memory Specifications

Memory type
LPDDR3
Memory frequency
933 MHz
Memory Bus
2x 32 Bit
Max Bandwidth
7.5 GB/s

Miscellaneous

Neural processor (NPU)
Hexagon 546
L2 Cache
1 MB
Audio codecs
AIFF
Max camera resolution
1x 24MP
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Video capture
4K at 30FPS
Video codecs
H.264
Video playback
4K at 30FPS
TDP
11 W
Instruction set
ARMv8-A

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
209
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
916

Compared to Other SoC

Geekbench 6 Single Core
996 +376.6%
701 +235.4%
345 +65.1%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
4588 +400.9%
2750 +200.2%
1847 +101.6%
1115 +21.7%