Apple M2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Apple M series (23) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
M2 | Architecture | Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
Apple M3 | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 clocks with 3.36 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.36 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A715/A710 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 3x Cortex-A510 |
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 M2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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 M2 (10 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.68 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 8 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
160 | Compute units | -- |
1280 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 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 M2 (10 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
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 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 67.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8400 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 67.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
30 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
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, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.68 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
3.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |