Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 7c or Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) - 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 7c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c was released in 2020. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) was released in Q3/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 468 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
2.40 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
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 7c | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 618 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 224 |
128 | Shader | 1792 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 618 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c has a TDP of --, that of the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is 35 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
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 |
2020 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
2.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
HP Chromebook x2 11 Acer Aspire 1 A114-61 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |