Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Intel Atom C5315 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) and the Intel Atom C5315 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 Intel Atom C5315 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Atom CE5300 (2) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
M2 | Architecture | Berryville |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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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 Intel Atom C5315 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
12 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.40 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 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 Intel Atom C5315 supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 9.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom C5315 is 38 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 | Intel Atom C5315 |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 38 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Atom C5315 is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | Unknown |
-- | Socket | BGA 2106 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | Unknown |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Atom C5315
2.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Intel Atom C5315 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |