Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Atom Z2420 | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Atom Z2420 - 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 Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z2420 was released in Q1/2013. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600 (2) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
M2 | Architecture | Penwell |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the Intel Atom Z2420 has 1 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2420 is at 1.20 GHz. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
8 | Cores | 1 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 1.20 GHz |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Atom Z2420 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. |
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Apple M2 (8 Core) | GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | 45nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
128 | Compute units | 1 |
1024 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 (8 Core) | GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) can use up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Atom Z2420 supports up to 1 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 20 W, while the Intel Atom Z2420 has a TDP of 3 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Intel Atom Z2420 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 0.50 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2420 |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 |
-- | Socket | BGA 617 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
PowerVR SGX540 @ 0.40 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2420
1C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Atom Z2420 |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Unknown |