Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Samsung Exynos 8890 - 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 Samsung Exynos 8890 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 8890 was released in Q1/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 8890 (1) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
M1 | Architecture | Exynos M1 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 8890 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Samsung Exynos 8890 is at 2.60 GHz. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
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 | 2.60 GHz 4x Exynos M1 (Mangoos) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Samsung Exynos 8890 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 | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.65 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
1024 | Compute units | 12 |
8192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 Samsung Exynos 8890 supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 W, while the Samsung Exynos 8890 has a TDP of --. 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 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 52.00 MB cache. The Samsung Exynos 8890 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
ARM Mali-T880 MP12 @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Unknown |