Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Max (32-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G was released in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
M1 | Architecture | Kryo 265 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
10 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Gold |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 686 @ 3.3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M1 Max (32 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 0 |
512 | Compute units | -- |
4096 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Apple M1 Max (32 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has a TDP of 45 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G is --. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has a 28.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
5 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 200 $ |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
2.40 GHz |
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