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Apple M2 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
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Summary
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (Cezanne, Zen 3) is a processor developed by AMD, primarily designed for powerful notebooks and compact desktop systems.
The Apple M2, on the other hand, is a second-generation Apple Silicon chip developed by Apple, used exclusively in Macs such as MacBooks and Mac mini.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured using a 7 nm process and offers 8 cores and 16 threads, as well as 4 MB L2 cache and 16 MB L3 cache. It integrates an AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics unit with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s. The Apple M2 is manufactured using a more advanced 5 nm process, features an 8-core design (4 performance, 4 efficiency cores) and 20 MB L2 cache.
Its integrated Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit offers a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s. In terms of performance, the Apple M2 shows significantly higher single-core performance, especially in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024. For multi-core performance, the Apple M2 surpasses the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench R23, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H demonstrates higher multi-core performance in Cinebench 2024.
For gaming, the integrated Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit generally offers stronger performance than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 8. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H benefits from the broader compatibility of the Windows ecosystem for games. Regarding energy efficiency, the Apple M2 is superior to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, leading to lower power consumption and quieter cooling.
A direct price-performance evaluation is complex, as the Apple M2 is only available as part of Apple systems, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H can be found in a variety of devices at different price points. For users seeking maximum energy efficiency, superior single-core performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, the Apple M2 is the suitable choice.
Those who prefer a broader hardware selection, Windows compatibility, and high multi-core performance at more flexible prices will find the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H a suitable option.
The Apple M2, on the other hand, is a second-generation Apple Silicon chip developed by Apple, used exclusively in Macs such as MacBooks and Mac mini.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured using a 7 nm process and offers 8 cores and 16 threads, as well as 4 MB L2 cache and 16 MB L3 cache. It integrates an AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics unit with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s. The Apple M2 is manufactured using a more advanced 5 nm process, features an 8-core design (4 performance, 4 efficiency cores) and 20 MB L2 cache.
Its integrated Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit offers a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s. In terms of performance, the Apple M2 shows significantly higher single-core performance, especially in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024. For multi-core performance, the Apple M2 surpasses the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench R23, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H demonstrates higher multi-core performance in Cinebench 2024.
For gaming, the integrated Apple M2 (10 Core) graphics unit generally offers stronger performance than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 8. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H benefits from the broader compatibility of the Windows ecosystem for games. Regarding energy efficiency, the Apple M2 is superior to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, leading to lower power consumption and quieter cooling.
A direct price-performance evaluation is complex, as the Apple M2 is only available as part of Apple systems, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H can be found in a variety of devices at different price points. For users seeking maximum energy efficiency, superior single-core performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, the Apple M2 is the suitable choice.
Those who prefer a broader hardware selection, Windows compatibility, and high multi-core performance at more flexible prices will find the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H a suitable option.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
- Strong multi-core performance for demanding applications.
- Broad compatibility and availability in Windows systems.
- Good option for users who value flexibility in hardware and price.
Apple M2
- Superior single-core performance and high energy efficiency.
- Powerful integrated graphics unit with high memory bandwidth.
- Deep integration into the Apple ecosystem for optimized software.
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
73 %
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2
83 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
100 %
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
90 %
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2
70 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
100 %
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
68 %
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
78 %
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
78 %
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
95 %
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple M2
100 %
Apple M2 (10 Core)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
50 %
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Renoir)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries
218 entries
Cinebench 2026 (MC)
219 entries
219 entries
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries
666 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries
615 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
Blender 3.1 Benchmark
213 entries
213 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries
190 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
250 entries
250 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries
751 entries
V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries
251 entries
Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries
1,113 entries
Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries
1,110 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries
140 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple M series (38) | AMD Ryzen 7 (79) |
| CPU group | Apple M2 (8) | AMD Ryzen 5000H (11) |
| Architecture | M2 | Cezanne (Zen 3) |
| Technology | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | FP6 | |
| Predecessor | Apple M1 | |
| Successor | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | normal |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x Avalanche 0.66 - 3.50 GHz |
8x 3.20 - 4.40 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Blizzard 0.60 - 2.42 GHz |
|
| L2-Cache | 20.00 MB | 4.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | 16.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M2 (10 Core) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Renoir) |
| GPU frequency | 0.45 - 1.40 GHz | 0.40 - 1.75 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 160 / 1280 | 8 / 512 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 2 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| Technology | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Release date | Q2/2022 | Q1/2020 |
NPU AI performance
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) | LPDDR4-4266 (51.2 GB/s) DDR4-3200 (51.2 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 24 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 x 12 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20 W | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | 30 W | 80 W |
| TDP down | 10 W | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 105 °C |
Technical details
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Wischen
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Chiplet |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
| Release date | Q2/2022 | Q2/2021 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
Your rating
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