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. |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) 16 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
M3 | Architecture | Oryon |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) clocks with 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
16 | Cores | 12 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) 12x Oryon |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-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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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 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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Apple M3 Max (40 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 4 |
640 | Compute units | -- |
5120 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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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Apple M3 Max (40 Core) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
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 |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 133.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8448 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 133.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 42.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is 23 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 23 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 80 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is at 42.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
3 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
1.00 GHz Not verified |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |