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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Intel Xeon W-1250TE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) and the Intel Xeon W-1250TE 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 W-1250TE which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon W (83) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Xeon W-1200 (13) |
2 | Generation | 10 |
M2 | Architecture | Comet Lake W |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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 Xeon W-1250TE clocks with 2.40 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-1250TE |
12 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (3.80 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 Xeon W-1250TE |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
304 | Compute units | 24 |
2432 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
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 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 W-1250TE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-1250TE |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon W-1250TE is 35 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 W-1250TE |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 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 Xeon W-1250TE is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-1250TE |
5 nm | Technology | 14 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 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1200 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
-- | Release price | 260 $ |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
Intel UHD Graphics P630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
2.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1250TE
6C 12T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Intel Xeon W-1250TE |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |