Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Apple A17 Pro | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) or Apple A17 Pro - 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 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. The Apple A17 Pro has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.78 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A17 Pro was released in Q3/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Apple A17 (1) |
2 | Generation | 17 |
M2 | Architecture | A17 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Predecessor | Apple A16 Bionic |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the Apple A17 Pro has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A17 Pro is at 3.78 GHz. |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
10 | Cores | 6 |
10 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 6x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.78 GHz |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.11 GHz |
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 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) or Apple A17 Pro 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 Pro (16 Core) | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
256 | Compute units | 24 |
2048 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
-- | 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 Pro (16 Core) | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
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 |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Apple A17 Pro supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W, while the Apple A17 Pro has a TDP of 11 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
30 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 11 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 28.00 MB cache. The Apple A17 Pro is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 44.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
5 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) @ 1.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,125 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
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Apple A17 Pro
3.78 GHz |
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