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Apple M2 vs Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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| Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
| Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
| 2 | Generation | 1 |
| M2 | Architecture | M1 |
| Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
| Apple M1 | Predecessor | -- |
| Apple M3 | Successor | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
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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 Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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| Apple M2 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
| 8 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 10 |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
| 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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 M2 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
| Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
| 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
| -- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
| 0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
| 1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
| 2 | GPU Generation | 1 |
| 5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
| 2 | Max. displays | 3 |
| 160 | Compute units | 224 |
| 1280 | Shader | 1792 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| 24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 M2 (10 Core) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 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 & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2, while the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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| Apple M2 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
| LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
| 24 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
| -- | L3 Cache | -- |
| 4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Apple M2 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
| 20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| 30 W | TDP up | -- |
| 10 W | TDP down | -- |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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| Apple M2 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
| 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, iPadOS | Operating systems | macOS |
| Q2/2022 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
12,390 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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AI performance (NPU)
The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.
Processors 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. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Processors 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. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Blender 3.1 Benchmark
In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Apple M2 | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
| Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
News and articles for the Apple M2 and the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
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Apple M2 Pro with more CPU cores and production in 3 nm ?
Posted by Stefan on 2022-06-28
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In this article we describe how Apple could realize this and why the price should also go up.
In this article we describe how Apple could realize this and why the price should also go up.
Apple M2 vs Apple M1 - What are the differences?
Posted by Stefan on 2022-06-09
During WWDC 2022 on June 6th, 2022 Apple surprisingly presented its new Apple M2 processor. This will initially be installed in a completely revised Apple MacBook Air with 13.6 inches, a even thinner form factor and new colors. Apple also updated the already known (old) Apple MacBook Pro 13.3 with touch bar.
Many leakers had counted on Apple not presenting its new second-generation M processor until the fall. But things turned out differently. And there is very likely a reason for that: the improvements in the Apple M2 are limited compared to the predecessor.
Many leakers had counted on Apple not presenting its new second-generation M processor until the fall. But things turned out differently. And there is very likely a reason for that: the improvements in the Apple M2 are limited compared to the predecessor.
Comparison of the two processors
This comparison is about the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU), which was installed for the first time in the third quarter of 2021, and the Apple M2 Processor, which was introduced in the second quarter of 2022. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is manufactured with a structure width of 5 nanometers and is based on a chiplet chip design. The Apple M2 is also manufactured using the 5-nanometer process and is also based on a chiplet chip design.The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is built in a hybrid big.LITTLE core architecture and has 8 performance cores of the Firestorm type and 2 efficiency cores of the Icestorm type. The Firestorm cores have a base clock of 0.60 gigahertz and the maximum turbo clock is 3.20 gigahertz. The base clock frequency of the 2 Icestorm cores is also 0.60, but the maximum turbo clock is significantly lower at 2.06 gigahertz. The Apple M2 also relies on a hybrid big.LITTLE structure. It has 4 Avalanche performance cores and 4 Blizzard efficiency cores. The base clock of the Avalanche cores is 0.66 gigahertz and the maximum turbo clock is 3.50 gigahertz. The Blizzard cores clock from 0.60 to 2.42 gigahertz. Hyperthreading is not supported by Apple processors.
The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is equipped with 14 graphics processor cores. These have a total of 224 execution units and 1792 shaders. The maximum clock speed of this graphics unit is 1.30 gigahertz and it can use up to 32 gigabytes of system memory. The Apple M2 is equipped with 10 graphics processor cores. These have a total of 160 execution units and 1280 shaders. This graphics unit clocks at up to 1.40 gigahertz and can use a maximum of 24 gigabytes of system memory.
The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) can be equipped with up to 32 gigabytes of RAM of the LPDDR5-6400 type, while the Apple M2 supports a maximum of 24 gigabytes of the identical type.
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