Apple M2 | UNISOC T616 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 and the UNISOC T616 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 8 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the UNISOC T616 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | UNISOC 4G (10) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | UNISOC 4G 12nm (8) |
2 | Generation | 0 |
M2 | Architecture | -- |
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 UNISOC T616 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | UNISOC T616 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
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 | UNISOC T616 |
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 | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.75 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
160 | Compute units | 2 |
1280 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 |
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 & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2, while the UNISOC T616 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | UNISOC T616 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 has a TDP of 20 W. The TDP of the UNISOC T616 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | UNISOC T616 |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 UNISOC T616 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Apple M2 | Characteristic | UNISOC T616 |
5 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (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 | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
ARM Mali-G57 MP1 @ 0.75 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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UNISOC T616
2.00 GHz |
Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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UNISOC T616
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 | UNISOC T616 |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |