Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | AMD G-T16R | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (30-GPU) or AMD G-T16R - 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 Max (30-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. The AMD G-T16R has 1 cores with 1 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 0.62 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD G-T16R was released in Q1/2012. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD G (13) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
M2 | Architecture | Ontario (Bobcat) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD G-T16R has 1 CPU cores and 1 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD G-T16R is at 0.62 GHz. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD G-T16R |
12 | Cores | 1 |
12 | Threads | 1 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 0.62 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 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD G-T16R |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) or AMD G-T16R 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 Max (30 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6250 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.28 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 3 |
5 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
480 | Compute units | 1 |
3840 | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 Max (30 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6250 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) can use up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 409.6 GB/s. The AMD G-T16R supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 8.5 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD G-T16R |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3L-1066 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
32 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W, while the AMD G-T16R has a TDP of 4 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD G-T16R |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The AMD G-T16R is manufactured in 40 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD G-T16R |
5 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
AMD Radeon HD 6250 @ 0.28 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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AMD G-T16R
0.62 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD G-T16R
1C 1T @ 0.62 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | AMD G-T16R |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |