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Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A

The Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A is an entry-level SoC for cheap smartphones and tablets. It integrates a single core Cortex-A5 processor (ARMv7 architecture) which is clocked at up to 1 GHz. The GPU is Adreno 200 (enhanced) and the memory controller supports 200 MHz LP-DDR1 memory. The integrated radio unit supports GSM (GPRS, Edge), CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, SUPA), and MBMS. 

CodenameCortex A5
SeriesQualcomm Snapdragon

Series: Snapdragon Cortex A5

Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A « 1 GHz1 / 1 cores Cortex A5
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A compare1 GHz1 / 1 cores Cortex A5
Clock Rate1000 MHz
Level 2 Cache256 KB
Number of Cores / Threads1 / 1
Manufacturing Technology45 nm
GPUQualcomm Adreno 200
ArchitectureARM
Announcement Date10/01/2011

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 1497     avg: 1568     median: 1567.5 (1%)     max: 1638 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
min: 112     avg: 137.2     median: 130 (1%)     max: 176 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
min: 530     avg: 646     median: 625 (4%)     max: 760 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
min: 418     avg: 539     median: 563 (1%)     max: 600 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
min: 236     avg: 303.8     median: 316 (1%)     max: 341 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
min: 346     avg: 437.4     median: 442 (1%)     max: 498 Points
Linpack Android / IOS - Linpack Multi Thread
min: 22.43     avg: 34.4     median: 37.4 (1%)     max: 37.49 MFLOPS
Linpack Android / IOS - Linpack Single Thread
min: 24.65     avg: 34.1     median: 38.6 (4%)     max: 39.16 MFLOPS
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
59466 ms (70%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
3459 ms (38%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 0.9.1 Total Score *
min: 2552     avg: 2799     median: 2831 (27%)     max: 3014 ms
Quadrant Standard Edition 2.0 - Quadrant Standard 2.0 Total Score
min: 1727     avg: 1875     median: 1875 (4%)     max: 2023 points
AnTuTu v3 - AnTuTu v3 CPU
min: 988     avg: 1103     median: 1135.5 (7%)     max: 1153 Points
AndEBench - AndEBench Java
65 Iter./s (2%)
AndEBench - AndEBench Native
1202 Iter./s (4%)
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 CPU Tests
1262 Points (0%)
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red legend - Average benchmark values
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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Reviews for the Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A processor

 

Review Alcatel One Touch Fire (Firefox OS) Smartphone

Firefox for the phone. In 2004, Mozilla revolutionized the Internet world with its Firefox browser. Now the non-profit organization launches a mobile operating system on the market dubbed Firefox OS. One of the first cell phones featuring this OS is the affordable Alcatel One Touch Fire that we put through its paces. Is another revolution now coming our way?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A, Adreno 200, 3.5", 108 g
 

Review ZTE Blade III Smartphone

An offer you can't resist? ZTE's Blade III is a 4 inch smartphone that is available for less than 100 Euros (~$133) on the internet. Is it worth the money or are there better offers for users looking for an entry-level smartphone?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A, Adreno 200, 4", 130 g
 

Review Samsung Galaxy Young DUOS GT-S6312 Smartphone

For the young. The Samsung Galaxy Young is a handy smartphone for novices and the young. As its street price of 125 Euros (~$164) is rather low, you will have to live with several limitations, won't you? We will discover them in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A, Adreno 200, 3.27", 112 g
 

Review Sony Xperia E Dual Smartphone

Dual-SIM beginner. One does not need two separate smartphones for private and business use. Sony is offering a cheap dual-SIM smartphone with the Xperia E dual that comes with the Android operation system, a single core chip, a 3.5-inch display and a micro card reader. Are 170 Euros (~$225) worth spending on this?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A, Adreno 200, 3.5", 116 g
 

Review Sony Xperia J Smartphone

Portfolio expansion. Sony is currently launching a torrent of new Xperia models on the market in order to satisfy all conceivable target groups. How will the 4-inch midrange model, featuring a clock rate of 1 GHz and a 512 MB working memory, fare in our tests and is the RRP of 239 Euros (~$323) reasonable?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A, Adreno 200, 4", 124 g

Samsung Galaxy S DUOS GT-S7562: Qualcomm Adreno 200, 4.00", 0.1 kg
  Review » Review Samsung Galaxy S DUOS GT-S7562 Smartphone

Nokia Lumia 610: Qualcomm Adreno 200, 3.70", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Nokia Lumia 610

ZTE Blade III: Qualcomm Adreno 200, 4.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » ZTE Blade III

Alcatel One Touch Fire (Firefox OS): Qualcomm Adreno 200, 3.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Alcatel One Touch Fire (Firefox OS)

Sony Xperia J: Qualcomm Adreno 200, 4.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia J

Sony Xperia E dual: Qualcomm Adreno 200, 3.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia E dual

Samsung Galaxy Young DUOS GT-S6312: Qualcomm Adreno 200, 3.27", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Young DUOS GT-S6312

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   2x 1.4 GHz
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   2x 1.2 GHz
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