Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Samsung Exynos 5260 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and the Samsung Exynos 5260 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 Samsung Exynos 5260 which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 (5) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
M1 | Architecture | Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 5260 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 5260 |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A15 |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 |
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 | Samsung Exynos 5260 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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 | ARM Mali-T624 MP4 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | Midgard 2 |
5 nm | Technology | 32nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
224 | Compute units | 4 |
1792 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-T624 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
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 Samsung Exynos 5260 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 5260 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
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 Samsung Exynos 5260 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 | Samsung Exynos 5260 |
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 Samsung Exynos 5260 is at 2.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 5260 |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 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 | Q1/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
ARM Mali-T624 MP4 @ 0.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
1.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 5260
6C 6T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Samsung Exynos 5260 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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