Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 and the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (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 435 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Max (32-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 435 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 8x 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 435 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 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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Qualcomm Adreno 505 | GPU | Apple M1 Max (32 Core) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
0.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 1 |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 5 |
-- | Compute units | 512 |
48 | 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 505 | 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 & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, while the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
12.8 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple M1 Max (32-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 435 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | 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 |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 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 435 | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |