AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or Apple M2 - 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 Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. The Apple M2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 was released in Q2/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). The Apple M2 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
24 | Cores | 8 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz) 24x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x 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 Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 (10 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 & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 can connect up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W, that of the Apple M2 is 20 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 152.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 cache has a total of 20.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
sTR5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
1790 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |