Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) 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 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 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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Apple M series (23) | Family | Apple M series (23) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
M1 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Successor | Apple M3 |
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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 Apple M2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 is at 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
20 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Apple M2 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 | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 2 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
1024 | Compute units | 160 |
8192 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | 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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Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | Apple M2 (10 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 | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
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 Apple M2 supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 W, while the Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 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 | Apple M2 |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 52.00 MB cache. The Apple M2 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
0.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Apple M2 |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |