CPU Comparison: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs Qualcomm

Key Findings

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core leads in single-threaded performance by up to 20.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior performance with a 67.2% advantage
The Qualcomm has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Laptop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

205th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs6th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs10th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Qualcomm

Laptop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

488th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs101st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs70th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

Core

4,785

Qualcomm

3,979

Multi-Thread Performance

Core

41,003

Qualcomm

24,528

Specifications: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs Qualcomm

💻CPU Model

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Core

Qualcomm

🔄Other Names

ARM Apple M3 Max 16 Core 0 MHz

Core

Snapdragon(R) X Elite - X1E84100 - Qualcomm(R) Or

Qualcomm

⚡Base Clock

N/A

Core

3.8 GHz

Qualcomm

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

Core

4.2 GHz

Qualcomm

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

Core

12 Threads: 12

Qualcomm

🔌Socket

N/A

Core

N/A

Qualcomm

⚡TDP

78 W

Core

N/A

Qualcomm

💾Cache

N/A

Core

N/A

Qualcomm

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core and Qualcomm compete in the Laptop segment. The Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Qualcomm takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Qualcomm drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.