Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) 24 core processor released in Q2/2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
M2 | Architecture | Kryo 585 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
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 | 3.20 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 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 M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 698 @ 15 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 Ultra (76 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.67 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 1 |
1216 | Compute units | 2 |
9728 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 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 M2 Ultra (76 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
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 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 7.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has 72.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
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, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
Unknown | Unknown |