Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G and the Apple M1 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 M1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (2) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 460 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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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 M1 clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 8x Kryo 460 Gold |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x 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 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 686 @ 3.3 TOPS | 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 619 | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
0.95 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 1 |
8 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
128 | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 M1 (8 Core) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
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 M1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple M1 is 18 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 M1 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 20 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 8 nm. The cache of Apple M1 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
8 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 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
Qualcomm Adreno 619 @ 0.95 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Apple M1 |
Oppo A74 5G Oppo A5 5G OnePlus Nord 200 |
Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |