Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 - 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 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) was released in Q1/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.15 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 was released in Q4/2018. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
M1 | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 is at 3.15 GHz. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
20 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.15 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 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 (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 690 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 0 |
1024 | Compute units | -- |
8192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 690 |
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 |
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 & PCIeThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) can use up to 128 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 819.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 52.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
Qualcomm Adreno 690 @ 0.59 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
8C 8T @ 3.15 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |