Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4 core processor released in Q3/2016 with the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 (2) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 1 |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 256 |
24 | Shader | 2048 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
10.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | macOS |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,390 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |