Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Intel Xeon w5-2445 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) and the Intel Xeon w5-2445 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 Xeon w5-2445 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon W (83) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Xeon W-2400 (8) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
M2 | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids-WS |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Predecessor | Intel Xeon W-2245 |
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 Xeon w5-2445 clocks with 3.10 GHz (4.60 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon w5-2445 |
12 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.10 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 | Intel Xeon w5-2445 |
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 Intel Xeon w5-2445 supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon w5-2445 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 26.25 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon w5-2445 is 175 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 Xeon w5-2445 |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 175 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 210 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 94 °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 Xeon w5-2445 is at 26.25 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon w5-2445 |
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, AMX |
-- | Socket | LGA 4677 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 839 $ |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
3.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Xeon w5-2445
10C 20T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Intel Xeon w5-2445 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |