Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Core i9-10900KF | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Core i9-10900KF - 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 Core i9-10900KF has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900KF was released in Q2/2020. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000 (43) |
2 | Generation | 10 |
M2 | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-9900KF |
Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Successor | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
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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 Core i9-10900KF has 10 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900KF is at 3.70 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (5.30 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 Core i9-10900KF |
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 Core i9-10900KF 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 | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
128 | Compute units | -- |
1024 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
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 Core i9-10900KF supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 46.9 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 20 W, while the Intel Core i9-10900KF has a TDP of 125 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 Core i9-10900KF |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | 95 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-10900KF is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
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 1200 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
-- | Release price | 472 $ |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
3.70 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
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