Which Processor is Right for You?
Snapdragon Embedded Selection Guide
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors were originally designed for mobile, but now can be embedded into virtually anything. Snapdragon processors support superior performance, low power consumption and integrated connectivity to make devices more aware, connected, intelligent and interactive.
Whatever stage of embedded development you’re at – whether prototyping new innovations, or scaling production to reach new customer opportunities – Snapdragon for embedded solutions support a clear deployment path starting with development kits and single-board computers and scaling up to customer solutions, integration services and production-ready, customizable System-on-Modules (SOMs). The first step is choosing which Snapdragon processor best supports your needs.
Snapdragon 410E
The Snapdragon 410E processor for embedded computing offers high performance, rich multimedia, low power consumption and support for multiple operating systems (Android, Linux, Windows 10). It is ideal for Internet of Things use cases in smart homes, industrial automation, digital media players, smart surveillance and home appliances, and is designed for longevity with extended availability and support for a minimum of ten years from the initial commercial release (to 2025).
Snapdragon 600E
The Snapdragon 600E processor for embedded computing is the ideal processor for building advanced systems with multi-core performance and immersive 3D graphics. The energy-efficient Snapdragon 600E processor allows for long battery life and smaller industrial designs, and is designed for longevity with extended availability and support for a minimum of ten years from the initial commercial release (to 2025).
Embedded Chipsets Feature Comparison
| Snapdragon 410E | Snapdragon 600E | |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 12x14mm (760NSP, 0.4mm pitch) | 23x23mm (784 BGA 0.8mm pitch) |
| Processor | Quad ARMv8 Cortex A53, up to 1.2GHz per core 32-/64-bit capable | Quad Core Qualcomm® Krait™ 300 CPU @ up to 1.5GHz per core |
| Memory & Storage | LPDDR2/3 @ 533MHz single channel SDIO 3.0 (UHS-I), eMMC 4.5 | DDR3/DDR3L dual-channel 533MHz eMMC 4.51, SATA3, SDIO 3.0 (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | 802.11 b/g/n/ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.xLE, GPS | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MU-MIMO dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 306 GPU, 400MHz | Qualcomm Adreno 320 GPU, 400+MHz |
| DSP | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ QDSP6 V5 core (up to 691 MHZ) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ QDSP6 V4 core (up to 500 MHZ) |
| Advanced APIs | OpenGL ES 3.0/2.0/1.1, OpenCL 1.1e (Android only), DirectX 9.3 (Windows 10 only) | OpenGL ES 3.0/2.0/1.1, OpenCL 1.1e (Android only) |
| Display Support | 1920x1200 1080p external displays supported HDMI via converter | Up to 2048x1536 display via 4-lane DSI 1080p external display and integrated HDMI |
| Camera Support | Single integrated ISP can support 1.5GP/s throughput and image sensors up to 13MP | Single integrated ISP supports up to 20 megapixels and stereoscopic 3D |
| Multimedia | 1080p HD @ 30fps H.264 playback and capture | 1080p HD (MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, DivX, VC-1, WMV-9) H.264 playback & capture |
| Interfaces | 1x USB2.0, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, SD3.0 & eMMC v4.5 with DDR support | SATA, PCIe 2.0, HDMI, LVDS, HSIC, 3x USB2.0, 3x MIPI-CSI, 2x MIPI-DSI, SD3.0 & eMMC v4.5 with DDR support |
| Security | Qualcomm® SecureMSM™ platform: Secure Boot, Secure code signing service, Cryptographic accelerator and HW RNG, Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment based on TrustZone™ | Qualcomm® SecureMSM™ platform: Secure Boot, Secure code signing service, Cryptographic accelerator and HW RNG, Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment based on TrustZone™ |
| Operating Systems | Android, Linux, Windows 10 | Android and Linux |
| Longevity | Product availability and support extended for a minimum of 10 years from initial commercial release (to 2025) | Product availability and support extended for a minimum of 10 years from initial commercial release (to 2025) |
Additional Snapdragon Boards
In addition to the Snapdragon for embedded portfolio, there are hardware solutions available from several technology providers based on select Snapdragon processors. Check out the additional Snapdragon board offerings.