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Apple M2 | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 or Google Tensor G2 - 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 M2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 was released in Q2/2022. The Google Tensor G2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.85 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Apple M series | Family | Google Tensor |
Apple M2 | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 |
2 | Generation | 2 |
M2 | Architecture | G2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 is 3.50 GHz while the Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor G2 is at 2.80 GHz. |
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8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
2.80 GHz 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 or Google Tensor G2 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 M2 (10 Core) | GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 |
1.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | ||
2 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
160 | Execution units | 7 |
1280 | Shader | |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
DirectX Version | 12 | |
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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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 / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 can use up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Google Tensor G2 supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 53.0 GB/s. |
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LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
L3 Cache | 4.00 MB | |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
PCIe lanes | ||
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 is 22 W, while the Google Tensor G2 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 is manufactured in 5 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | Google Tensor G2 |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |