Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Predecessor | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 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 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 31.6 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 730 | GPU | Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) |
0.82 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 2 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 8 |
-- | Compute units | 960 |
-- | Shader | 7680 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 192 GB |
12.1 | 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 730 | GPU | Apple M2 Ultra (60 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 8 Gen 1, while the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) supports a maximum of 192 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 819.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 72.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is 80 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is at 72.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-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, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
Xiaomi 12 Pro | Unknown |