AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 2500U or Apple M2 Max (30-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 AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U was released in Q4/2017. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 2000U (7) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Raven Ridge (Zen) | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) while the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is at 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or Apple M2 Max (30-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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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Apple M2 Max (30 Core) |
1.10 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 5 |
8 | Compute units | 480 |
512 | Shader | 3840 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
12 | 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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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Apple M2 Max (30 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 / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is 15 W, while the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
150 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
2.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |