Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Apple M3 (8-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and the Apple M3 (8-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 8 core processor released in Q2/2023 with the Apple M3 (8-GPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (1) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo Gold / Kryo Silver | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
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 4 Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 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 613 | GPU | Apple M3 (8 Core) |
0.96 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
0.96 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 613 | GPU | Apple M3 (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 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Apple M3 (8-GPU) supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 24 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple M3 (8-GPU) is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Apple M3 (8-GPU) is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 613 @ 0.96 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
Apple M3 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2023) |