Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and the Apple M2 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 M2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 |
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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 M2 clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
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 | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 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 860 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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 640 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 2 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
4 | Compute units | 160 |
384 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 M2 (10 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 M2 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 860 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 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 M2 is 20 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 M2 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M2 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
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, iPadOS |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
2.96 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |