Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Apple M3 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 768G or Apple M3 - 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 768G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G was released in Q3/2020. The Apple M3 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 760 (3) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 475 | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 |
-- | Successor | Apple M4 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is 2.80 GHz while the Apple M3 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 1x Kryo 475 Prime |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 475 Gold |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 475 Silver |
C-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 768G | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 696 @ 5.5 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G or Apple M3 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 620 | GPU | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 3 |
7 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
192 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | 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 620 | GPU | Apple M3 (10 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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The Apple M3 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
LPDDR4-3733 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is 5 W, while the Apple M3 has a TDP of 22 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is manufactured in 7 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
7 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 | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
Qualcomm Adreno 620 @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
2.80 GHz |
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Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Apple M3 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2023) |