AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 and the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 3 core processor released in Q3/2009 with the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Heka (K10) | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X3 B75 is a 3 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The processor can compute 3 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
3 | Cores | 10 |
3 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 6x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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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AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 256 |
-- | Shader | 2048 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom II X3 B75, while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X3 B75 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 30 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X3 B75 has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
45 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
AM3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2009 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,125 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B75 | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple mac mini (2023) |