Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ and the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 8 core processor released in Q3/2020 with the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 585 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 6x Avalanche |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 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 865+ | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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 650 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.67 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 2 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
2 | Compute units | 256 |
512 | Shader | 2048 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 650 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 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 |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 30 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
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 |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
3.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,125 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T870 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T875 ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple mac mini (2023) |