Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | MediaTek Helio P30 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) and the MediaTek Helio P30 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 MediaTek Helio P30 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio P20/P30 (4) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
M2 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
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 MediaTek Helio P30 clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
12 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.65 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | MediaTek Helio P30 |
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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
304 | Compute units | 2 |
2432 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 MediaTek Helio P30 supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio P30 is --. 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 | MediaTek Helio P30 |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio P30 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.95 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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MediaTek Helio P30
2.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | MediaTek Helio P30 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |