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Apple M2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

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The Apple M2 processor, based on the M2 architecture, was developed for demanding users in premium devices such as MacBooks, iPads, and certain desktop computers, with the aim of combining high computing power and excellent energy efficiency.

It is manufactured using the advanced 5 nm process and integrates a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design with a combination of high-performance and efficiency cores. This enables dynamic adaptation to various workloads. The Apple M2 shows very strong single-core performance, which predestines it for processor-intensive applications, and high multi-core performance, which supports complex multitasking.

The integrated Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit and a memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s enable smooth gaming and demanding graphical applications. It is known for its exceptional energy efficiency, delivering high performance with low power consumption and representing an attractive option for the Apple ecosystem.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor is primarily designed for energy-efficient and cost-effective devices such as Chromebooks and entry-level laptops, with a focus on long battery life and basic computing power for everyday tasks.

Manufactured using the 8 nm process, it utilizes Kryo 468 cores as a System-on-a-Chip to integrate all essential computer components. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 offers solid single-core performance for standard applications but is less suitable for more demanding multi-core tasks.

Its integrated graphics unit, the Qualcomm Adreno 618, is designed for basic graphical tasks and light gaming, supported by a memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s. One of its main strengths is its extremely low power consumption, which enables long battery life. This makes it ideal for mobile devices and cost-effective solutions that provide a solid basis for emails, web browsing, and office applications.

Apple M2

  • Excellent single-core and multi-core performance.
  • Advanced 5 nm manufacturing and efficient SoC design.
  • Strong integrated graphics performance for demanding applications and gaming.
  • High energy efficiency for long battery life and low heat generation.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2

  • Designed for high energy efficiency and long battery life.
  • Solid performance for everyday tasks like browsing and office.
  • Cost-effective solution for entry-level laptops and Chromebooks.
  • Integrated graphics for basic applications and light gaming.

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple M2
Rank 2 - 30 %
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Multi-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple M2
Rank 2 - 24 %
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Apple M2
Apple M2 100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
1,874
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C / 8T · 2.55 GHz
553
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple M2
Apple M2 100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
8,853
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C / 8T · 2.55 GHz
1,629
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple M2
Apple M2 100 %
Apple M2 (10 Core)
3,550
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618
358
AI performance (NPU)

AI performance (NPU)

Apple M2
Apple M2 100 %
8C / 8T · 0.66 GHz
15.8 TOPS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C / 8T · 2.55 GHz
5.0 TOPS

More benchmarks

At a glance

Wischen
Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
FamilyApple M series (38)Qualcomm Snapdragon (105)
CPU groupApple M2 (8)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2)
ArchitectureM2Kryo 468
Technology5 nm8 nm
SegmentNotebookSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
PredecessorApple M1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
SuccessorApple M3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Wischen
Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 88 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 4x Avalanche
0.66 - 3.50 GHz
2x Kryo 468 Gold
2.55 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 4x Blizzard
0.60 - 2.42 GHz
6x Kryo 468 Silver
2.55 GHz
L2-Cache20.00 MB
L3-Cache
Overclocking

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
GPU nameApple M2 (10 Core)Qualcomm Adreno 618
GPU frequency0.45 - 1.40 GHz0.70 GHz
CUs / Shader160 / 1280 / 128
Raytracing
Max. displays22
Max. GPU Memory24 GB4 GB
Technology5 nm14 nm
Release dateQ2/2022Q2/2019

NPU AI performance

Wischen
Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
AI hardwareApple Neural EngineQualcomm AI engine
AI specifications16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPSHexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

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Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
MemoryLPDDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s)
LPDDR4X-4266 (17.1 GB/s)
Max. Memory24 GB16 GB
Memory channels22
ECCNoNo
PCIe4.0
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

Wischen
Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
TDP20 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up30 W
TDP down10 W
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

Wischen
Apple M2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Chip designMonolithicChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsmacOS, iPadOSAndroid
Instruction setArmv8.5-A (64 bit)Armv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensionsRosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Release dateQ2/2022Q2/2021
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheetTechnical data sheet

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Apple M2
Apple M2
8C / 8T · 0.66 - 3.50 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C / 8T · 2.55 GHz

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