![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 (8-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 6800U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M2 (8-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) was released in Q2/2022. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U was released in Q1/2022. |
||
Apple M series | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
Apple M2 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U |
2 | Generation | 5 |
M2 | Architecture | Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800U |
-- | Successor | -- |
|
||
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the Apple M2 (8-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 6800U can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
||
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (4.70 GHz) 8x Zen 3+ |
2.80 GHz 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | -- |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
||
Apple M2 (8 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 680M |
1.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 2.00 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz | |
2 | GPU Generation | 9 |
5 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
128 | Execution units | 12 |
1024 | Shader | 768 |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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. |
||
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 & PCIeThe memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
||
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
L3 Cache | 16.00 MB | |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
PCIe lanes | 12 | |
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
||
22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 28 W |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 6800U as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
||
5 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
N/A | Socket | FP7 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
AMD Radeon RX 680M @ 2.20 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
![]() |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
||
![]() |
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Apple M2 (8-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |