Apple M2 | Intel Xeon E-2286M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the Intel Xeon E-2286M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the Intel Xeon E-2286M which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon E (44) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E-2200M (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
M2 | Architecture | Coffee Lake H |
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 Xeon E-2286M clocks with 2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2286M |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (5.00 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 Xeon E-2286M |
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 P630 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
160 | Compute units | 24 |
1280 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | 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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Apple M2 (10 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
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 | No |
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 Xeon E-2286M supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2286M |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 16.00 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 Xeon E-2286M 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 | Intel Xeon E-2286M |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
30 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon E-2286M is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2286M |
5 nm | Technology | 14 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 1151 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
-- | Release price | 623 $ |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
Intel UHD Graphics P630 @ 1.25 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
2.40 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | Intel Xeon E-2286M |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |