Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 801 or Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) - 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 801 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 was released in Q2/2013. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800/801 (2) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Krait 400 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.45 GHz 4x Krait 400 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 801 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon QDSP6 V5 | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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 330 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 2 |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 5 |
-- | Compute units | 608 |
32 | Shader | 4864 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
-- | 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 330 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) can connect up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 32 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 has a TDP of --, that of the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is 40 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 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, iPadOS |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Qualcomm Adreno 330 @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |