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Apple M2 (8-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
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Summary
The Apple M2 (8-GPU) and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U are processors designed for use in mobile devices.
The Apple M2 (8-GPU), introduced with Apple devices, targets macOS users seeking high efficiency and integrated performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is a U-series processor for mainstream Windows laptops, optimized for productivity. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) is manufactured by Apple using a 5 nm process and utilizes the M2 architecture with 20 MB L2 cache.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD using a 7 nm process, based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) architecture, and features 3 MB L2 cache and 16 MB L3 cache. In single-core performance, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) significantly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. In multi-core performance, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) also shows noticeably higher performance in most benchmarks, while a specific multi-core benchmark yields comparable results.
The maximum memory bandwidth of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 102 GB/s, compared to 34 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. For gaming, the integrated Apple M2 (8 Core) graphics unit of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) generally offers better performance than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) graphics of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, due to its architecture and higher memory bandwidth.
However, the selection of games on macOS is often more limited compared to Windows. Both processors are designed for high energy efficiency. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) is known for its excellent performance per watt, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U also offers a good balance for Windows laptops.
A direct price/performance comparison is difficult because the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is only available as part of Apple devices. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is available in a wider range of Windows laptops, often offering more diverse price options. In summary, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is suitable for users who want maximum performance and efficiency within the Apple ecosystem.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is a solid choice for Windows users seeking balanced performance for everyday tasks across a broader price spectrum.
The Apple M2 (8-GPU), introduced with Apple devices, targets macOS users seeking high efficiency and integrated performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is a U-series processor for mainstream Windows laptops, optimized for productivity. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) is manufactured by Apple using a 5 nm process and utilizes the M2 architecture with 20 MB L2 cache.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD using a 7 nm process, based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) architecture, and features 3 MB L2 cache and 16 MB L3 cache. In single-core performance, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) significantly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. In multi-core performance, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) also shows noticeably higher performance in most benchmarks, while a specific multi-core benchmark yields comparable results.
The maximum memory bandwidth of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 102 GB/s, compared to 34 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. For gaming, the integrated Apple M2 (8 Core) graphics unit of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) generally offers better performance than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) graphics of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, due to its architecture and higher memory bandwidth.
However, the selection of games on macOS is often more limited compared to Windows. Both processors are designed for high energy efficiency. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) is known for its excellent performance per watt, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U also offers a good balance for Windows laptops.
A direct price/performance comparison is difficult because the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is only available as part of Apple devices. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is available in a wider range of Windows laptops, often offering more diverse price options. In summary, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is suitable for users who want maximum performance and efficiency within the Apple ecosystem.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is a solid choice for Windows users seeking balanced performance for everyday tasks across a broader price spectrum.
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
- High single-core performance
- Efficient integrated graphics unit
- Excellent energy efficiency
- Part of the Apple ecosystem
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
- Solid multi-core performance
- Good energy efficiency for Windows laptops
- Wider device selection
- Balanced price-performance ratio
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
70 %
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
83 %
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
91 %
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
98 %
6C / 12T · 3.00 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
73 %
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
55 %
6C / 12T · 3.00 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
79 %
6C / 12T · 4.50 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
8C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
69 %
6C / 12T · 3.00 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
100 %
Apple M2 (8 Core)
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
63 %
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries
218 entries
Cinebench 2026 (MC)
219 entries
219 entries
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries
666 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries
615 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries
190 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
250 entries
250 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries
751 entries
Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries
1,110 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries
140 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple M series (38) | AMD Ryzen 5 (100) |
| CPU group | Apple M2 (8) | AMD Ryzen 5025U/7030U (9) |
| Architecture | M2 | Barcelo (Zen 3) |
| Technology | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | FP6 | |
| Predecessor | Apple M1 | |
| Successor | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 6 / 12 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | normal |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x Avalanche 0.66 - 3.50 GHz |
6x Zen 3 2.00 - 4.50 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Blizzard 0.60 - 2.42 GHz |
|
| L2-Cache | 20.00 MB | 3.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | 16.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M2 (8 Core) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
| GPU frequency | 0.45 - 1.40 GHz | 0.40 - 2.00 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 128 / 1024 | 7 / 448 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 2 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB | 2 GB |
| Technology | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Release date | Q2/2022 | Q1/2020 |
NPU AI performance
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Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) | DDR4-3200 (51.2 GB/s) LPDDR4X-4266 (34.1 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 24 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | Yes |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20 W | 15 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | 25 W | |
| TDP down | 10 W | 8 W |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 95 °C |
Technical details
|
Wischen
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
| Release date | Q2/2022 | Q4/2022 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
Your rating
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