Apple M2 | Intel Core i3-4370T | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the Intel Core i3-4370T and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the Intel Core i3-4370T which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2015. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 4000 (64) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
M2 | Architecture | Haswell S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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 Core i3-4370T clocks with 3.30 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-4370T |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.30 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 | Intel Core i3-4370T |
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 HD Graphics 4600 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
160 | Compute units | 20 |
1280 | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 HD Graphics 4600 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2, while the Intel Core i3-4370T supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-4370T |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-4370T is 35 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 Core i3-4370T |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 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 Intel Core i3-4370T is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-4370T |
5 nm | Technology | 22 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 | LGA 1150 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.15 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
3.30 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4370T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | Intel Core i3-4370T |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |