Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X which has 64 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Apple M series (23) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
M2 | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Apple M3 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X clocks with 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
8 | Cores | 64 |
8 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | -- |
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 M2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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Apple M2 (10 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
160 | Compute units | -- |
1280 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 M2 (10 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
30 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is at 288.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | 3990 $ |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2.90 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |