Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) 20 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 888 (2) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
M1 | Architecture | Kryo 680 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is a 20 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
20 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 680 Prime |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 680 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 680 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 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
32 Neural cores @ 22 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 Ultra (48 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.84 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 0 |
768 | Compute units | -- |
6144 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 Ultra (48 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has a TDP of 60 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has 52.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 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 |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm Adreno 660 @ 0.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | ASUS Zenfone 8 mini |