Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 427 or Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. Up to 4 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 was released in Q1/2017. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | 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 Max (38-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-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 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | Apple M1 Max (32 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 | 5 |
-- | Compute units | 512 |
24 | Shader | 4096 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 Max (32 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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
5.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 has a TDP of --, that of the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is 45 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) cache has a total of 28.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-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 |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |