Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 870 or Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-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 870 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 was released in Q2/2021. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) | 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 870 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 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 |
3.20 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 | -- |
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 870 | 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 |
-- | 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 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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 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 |
7.00 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 870 has a TDP of 10 W, that of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 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 870 has a 9.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) cache has a total of 28.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 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 |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
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 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
3.20 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 870 | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple mac mini (2023) |