Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy - 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 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.36 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy was released in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | 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 Ultra (48-GPU) | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
-- | 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 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is at 3.36 GHz. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
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 | 3.36 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x 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 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy 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 740 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 8 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 2 |
960 | Compute units | -- |
7680 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 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 Ultra (60 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 & 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 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy supports up to 24 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 67.0 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 67.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
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 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy 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 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
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 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
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) |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.72 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
3.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
Unknown | Unknown |