Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) vs Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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 X Elite (X1E-78-100) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) was released in Q2/2024. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
| 1 | Generation | 3 |
| Oryon | Architecture | M3 |
| Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| -- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is 1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
| 12 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) 12x Oryon |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
| -- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x 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-78-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
| Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
| Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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| Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
| 1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
| -- | GPU Generation | -- |
| 4 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
| 4 | Max. displays | 5 |
| -- | Compute units | 640 |
| -- | Shader | 5120 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | 128 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 Max (40 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 & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) can use up to 64 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 133.9 GB/s. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
| LPDDR5X-8448 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
| 64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
| 8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| 133.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 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 thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is 23 W, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
| 23 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| 80 W | TDP up | -- |
| 12 W | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) is manufactured in 4 nm and has 42.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Performance for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Processors 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. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C 12T @ 3.40 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
1.00 GHz Not verified |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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