Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) 8 core processor released in Q3/2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
M1 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 clocks with 2.96 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.68 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
224 | Compute units | 4 |
1792 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has 24.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 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 | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
2.96 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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