Apple M3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | |
CPU comparisonApple M3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G - 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 M3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 was released in Q4/2023. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G was released in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
M3 | Architecture | Kryo 265 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
Apple M4 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 is 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G is at 2.80 GHz. |
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Apple M3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Gold |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | 1.90 GHz 4x Kryo 265 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 M3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G 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 M3 (10 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | 6 |
3 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
160 | Compute units | -- |
1280 | Shader | 128 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 M3 (10 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M3 can use up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.0 GB/s. |
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Apple M3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M3 is 22 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
15 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 is manufactured in 3 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M3 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
3 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-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 |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
2.80 GHz |
Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G |
Apple iMac 24 (2023) | Unknown |