Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and the Apple M1 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 (102) | Family | Apple M series (23) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.96 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 860 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
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 860 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 640 | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
0.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 1 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
4 | Compute units | 128 |
384 | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.0 | 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 640 | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, 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 860 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 860 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 20 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M1 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
7 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 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
2.96 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Apple M1 |
Unknown | 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) |