Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 8 Gen 1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (23) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
M1 | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
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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 8 Gen 1 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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 | 3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | 2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 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 8 Gen 1 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 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 730 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.82 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 7 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
224 | Compute units | -- |
1792 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
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 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 8 Gen 1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 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 8 Gen 1 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 8 Gen 1 |
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 8 Gen 1 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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