Note: The information shown below is based on a pre-sample. Technical details or benchmark results may be different in the final version of this processor. |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) and the Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) 12 core processor released in Q2/2024 with the Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) which has 11 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Oryon | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 11 CPU cores and can calculate 11 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
12 | Cores | 11 |
12 | Threads | 11 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) 12x Oryon |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 5x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 6x E-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 X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 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 X Elite/Plus | GPU | Apple M3 Pro (14 Core) |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 224 |
-- | Shader | 1792 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 36 GB |
12.2 | 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 X Elite/Plus | GPU | Apple M3 Pro (14 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 | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100), while the Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) supports a maximum of 36 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
LPDDR5X-8533 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 36 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
135.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
42.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) has a TDP of 23 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
23 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
80 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) has 42.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q2/2024 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
Apple M3 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 0.70 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |