Apple M3 (iPad) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
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Which processor is better? We compared Apple M3 (iPad) with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Compare, analyze the specifications. Find out their scores in popular benchmarks (GeekBench 6 Single-Core, GeekBench 6 Multi-Core) and who is the winner?
GeekBench 6 Single-Core
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GeekBench 6 Multi-Core
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CPU cores and architecture
| Architecture | 4x 4.05 GHz | 2x 4.6 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Instruction Set | ARMv8.6-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Lithography | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Number of transistors | 25000 million | |
| TDP | 20 Watt | |
| Neural Processing | Apple Neural Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon |
Memory (RAM)
| Max amount | up to 24 GB | |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory frequency | 3200 MHz | |
| Memory-bus | 4x16 bit | 4x16 bit |
Camera, Video, Display
| Max screen resolution | 2732x2048 | |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 48MP | 1x 320MP |
| Max Video Capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@60fps |
| Video codec support | AV1 H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP9 |
AV1 H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP8 VP9 |
Wireless
| 4G network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G network | Yes | Yes |
| Peak Download Speed | 7.5 Gbps | |
| Peak Upload Speed | 3.5 Gbps | |
| Wi-Fi | 6 (802.11ax) | 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Satellite navigation | BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS QZSS |
BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS NavIC QZSS |
Supplemental Information
| Launch Date | 2023 Quarter 4 | 2025 Quarter 3 |
| Partnumber | SM8850 | |
| Vertical Segment | Tablets | Mobiles |
| Positioning | Flagship | Flagship |
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