[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Performance
SoC
A single chip integrating CPU, GPU, modem, ISP, NPU and memory controller.
Also known as:
System on a Chip
System-on-Chip
Chipset
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
SoC (System on a Chip) packs almost all compute blocks on one die. On DeviceBenchmark it determines performance, battery, and camera scores.
Examples: Apple A19, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. See Chipset, Architecture, Lithography process, and Modem specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SoC?
A single chip integrating CPU, GPU, modem, ISP, NPU and memory controller.
What terms are related to SoC?
Related Performance terms include CPU, GPU, NPU, Lithography, Nanometer.
Related Technical Terms
CPU
The main processor that executes apps and system tasks; more cores/clock = faster general performan…
Performance
GPU
Specialized chip for rendering, gaming, and image processing — key to gaming scores.
Performance
NPU
A dedicated AI accelerator for photo, voice, and on-device machine learning.
Performance
Lithography
The size of the smallest transistor features; smaller generally means more efficient.
Performance
Nanometer
Unit for chip feature size; 3 nm is today's cutting edge for phones and laptops.
Performance
Modem
The chip that handles cellular connectivity (4G/5G); its specs set peak download and upload speeds.
Connectivity