QualcommEntry-level / agingMobile/Embedded

Qualcomm SM8250

Explore Qualcomm SM8250 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.4/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Qualcomm SM8250 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6690 and a single-thread rating of 2410.

CPU Mark6,690
112 samples
Single Thread2,410
Overall rank#2,195
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.4Entry-level / aging

Qualcomm SM8250 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6690 and a single-thread rating of 2410.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Qualcomm SM8250 is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 6,690 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 6,690 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,410 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Qualcomm SM8250 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 6,690 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Qualcomm SM8250 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Qualcomm SM8250?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Qualcomm SM8250 use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01MediaTek MT6983MediaTek6,725 points
03Qualcomm SM8250This CPU6,690 points
04Google TensorUnknown6,690 points
05QTI SM7550Unknown6,654 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Qualcomm SM8250This CPU2,410 points
02MediaTek MT6983MediaTek2,292 points
03Google TensorUnknown2,268 points
04QTI SM7550Unknown2,215 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

Not enough data for this comparison.

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
97,047.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
4,313.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,580.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
19.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
12,577.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
26,749.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
367.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
16,540.00

Core specifications

BrandQualcomm
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.