Which Processor is Right for You?
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 410
The Snapdragon 410 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.
Snapdragon 600
The Snapdragon 600 processor for embedded computing is the ideal processor for building advanced systems with multi-core performance and immersive 3D graphics. The energy-efficient Snapdragon 600 processor allows for long battery life and smaller industrial designs, and is designed for longevity.
Embedded Chipsets Feature Comparison
| Snapdragon 410 | Snapdragon 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 12x14mm (760NSP, 0.4mm pitch) | 23x23mm (784 BGA 0.8mm pitch) |
| Processor | Quad ARM Cortex A53, up to 1.2GHz per core | Quad Core Qualcomm® Krait™ 300 CPU – up to 1.5GHz per core QDSP6 V4 – 500MHz (Apps) |
| Memory | LPDDR2/3 533MHz | LPDDR3 533MHz dual-channel |
| Display Support | 1920x1200 1080p external displays supported 720p Miracast support | 2048x1536 via 4-lane DSI 1080p HDMI 720p Miracast support |
| Bluetooth | BT4.1/LE | BT3.x , BT4.0/LE |
| WLAN | 802.11 b/g/n/ | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| USB | One USB2.0 | Three USB2.0 |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 306 GPU, 400MHz | Qualcomm Adreno 320 GPU, 400+MHz |
| Advanced APIs | OpenGL ES 3.0, OpenCL 1.1e, DX9_FL9.3 | OpenGL ES 2.0/1.1, Open CL 1.1, DX9_FL9.3 |
| Camera Support | Single integrated ISP can support 1.5GP/s throughput and image sensors up to 13MP | Single integrated ISP supports up to 21 megapixels and stereoscopic 3D |
| Audio | Dolby 5.1 surround sound with DTS Low Power Audio Core | Dolby 7.1 surround sound with Digital Plus audio Low Power Audio Core |
| Security | Secure Boot, Secure code signing service, secure debug, Cryptographic accelerator and HW RNG; TrustZone SEE | Secure Boot, Secure code signing service, Cryptographic accelerator and HW RNG; TrustZone SEE |
| GPS | Qualcomm® IZat™ location technology Gen8C | Qualcomm IZat location technology Gen8C |
| Operating Systems | Android, Linux, Windows 10 | Android and Linux |
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.