Apple M2 | Intel Atom x7213E | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the Intel Atom x7213E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the Intel Atom x7213E which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Atom x7000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
M2 | Architecture | Alder Lake N |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | -- |
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 Intel Atom x7213E clocks with 1.00 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7213E |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (3.20 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 | Intel Atom x7213E |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 12 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
160 | Compute units | 16 |
1280 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) |
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 |
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 Intel Atom x7213E supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7213E |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 9 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom x7213E is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7213E |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
30 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Atom x7213E is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Atom x7213E |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1264 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Atom x7213E
1.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Atom x7213E
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | Intel Atom x7213E |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |