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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953

Explore Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-21
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1844 and a single-thread rating of 533.

CPU Mark1,844
438 samples
Single Thread533
Overall rank#3,963
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1844 and a single-thread rating of 533.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953 is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 1,844 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 1,844 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 533 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 Technologies, Inc MSM8953 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 1,844 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953 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 Technologies, Inc MSM8953?

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

How much power does the Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953 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 MT6765V-CAMediaTek1,854 points
04Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953This CPU1,844 points
05Samsung Exynos 7880Samsung1,834 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03MediaTek MT6765V-CAMediaTek614 points
04Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8953This CPU533 points
05Samsung Exynos 7880Samsung470 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

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

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-21

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
38,581.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,407.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
829.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
3,654.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
21,122.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
108.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,743.00

Core specifications

BrandQualcomm
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2021
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.