Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Apple A17 Pro | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G and the Apple A17 Pro and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Apple A17 Pro which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (2) | CPU group | Apple A17 (1) |
6 | Generation | 17 |
Kryo 460 | Architecture | A17 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A17 Pro clocks with 3.78 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 8x Kryo 460 Gold |
A-Core | 3.78 GHz |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver |
B-Core | 2.11 GHz |
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 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 686 @ 3.3 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 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 619 | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
0.95 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
8 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
128 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.1 | 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 619 | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, while the Apple A17 Pro supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A17 Pro is 11 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 11 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of Apple A17 Pro is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
8 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
Qualcomm Adreno 619 @ 0.95 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Apple A17 Pro |
Oppo A74 5G Oppo A5 5G OnePlus Nord 200 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |