Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) | |
CPU comparisonApple M3 (8-GPU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) - 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 (8-GPU) 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 (8-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) was released in Q2/2024. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
M3 | Architecture | Oryon |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 (8-GPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (4.00 GHz) 12x Oryon |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | -- |
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 M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M3 (8 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
128 | Compute units | -- |
1024 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 (8 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
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 |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M3 (8-GPU) supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8448 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 133.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 42.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) has a TDP of 22 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) is 23 W. |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 23 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 80 W |
10 W | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 (8-GPU) has a 20.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) cache has a total of 42.00 MB. |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
3 nm | Technology | 4 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 | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
Apple M3 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
Apple iMac 24 (2023) | Unknown |