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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G - 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 Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G was released in Q2/2024. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
M1 | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G is at 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
20 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
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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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G 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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Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.90 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 3 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 4 |
1024 | Compute units | 12 |
8192 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
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 |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) can use up to 128 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 819.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 52.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
-- | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
0.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
18,040 CB R23 MC @ 83 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Unknown |