AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X and the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 6 core processor released in Q2/2018 with the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
6 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x 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 2600X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 Ultra (60 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 8 | |
-- | Compute units | 960 |
-- | Shader | 7680 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 192 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 Ultra (60 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 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, while the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) supports a maximum of 192 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 819.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 72.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is 80 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is at 72.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
12 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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
220 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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