AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the Apple M2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple M2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced 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 7970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
32 | Cores | 8 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz) 32x 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 7970X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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 (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 & PCIeUp to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, while the Apple M2 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | 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 |
32.00 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 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 is 20 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | 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 7970X has 160.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M2 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | 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 |
2990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |