Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) 12 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
M2 | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
12 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.60 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 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
304 | Compute units | -- |
2432 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 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 Pro (19 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 & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 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 |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is at 35.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 299 $ |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |