Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Xeon W-11555MLE | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Xeon W-11555MLE - 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 Xeon W-11555MLE has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-11555MLE was released in Q3/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon W (83) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Xeon W-11000M (8) |
2 | Generation | 11 |
M2 | Architecture | Tiger Lake H |
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 Xeon W-11555MLE has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-11555MLE is at 1.90 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-11555MLE |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 1.90 GHz (4.40 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | -- |
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 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-11555MLE |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Xeon W-11555MLE 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.35 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 11 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
128 | Compute units | 32 |
1024 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 (8 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) |
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 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 Xeon W-11555MLE supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-11555MLE |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 20 W, while the Intel Xeon W-11555MLE has a TDP of 25 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 Xeon W-11555MLE |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
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 Xeon W-11555MLE is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-11555MLE |
5 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1787 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | 317 $ |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.35 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
1.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-11555MLE
6C 12T @ 1.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Xeon W-11555MLE |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
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