Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G - 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 M2 Ultra (60-GPU) has 24 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) was released in Q2/2023. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G was released in Q2/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 (2) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
M2 | Architecture | Kryo 670 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is at 2.40 GHz. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
24 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 670 Prime |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.20 GHz 3x Kryo 670 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.90 GHz 4x Kryo 670 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 770 @ 12 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 M2 Ultra (60 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 5 |
5 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 1 |
960 | Compute units | 4 |
7680 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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 M2 Ultra (60 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) can use up to 192 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 819.1 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is 80 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
5 nm | Technology | 6 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, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Qualcomm Adreno 642L @ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
Unknown | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Xiaomi Civi S1 Oppo Reno7 5G |