Apple M4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite: Who takes the AI crown?

Apple recently unveiled its M4 processor, which is set to power the new OLED iPad Pro. The M4 chip boasts a 50% faster CPU than its predecessor, the M2, and offers four times the GPU performance. This release comes ahead of Microsoft's expected announcement of new Surface PCs that will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite CPUs.

Despite the impressive specs of the M4, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite remains competitive, particularly in AI processing capabilities, where it leads with up to 45 TOPS compared to the M4's 38 TOPS. While Apple's M4 shows potential superiority in CPU and GPU performance, the Snapdragon X Elite is anticipated to excel in multi-threaded performance and AI tasks. This ongoing rivalry underscores significant advancements in processor technology, benefiting consumers with more powerful and efficient devices.