Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD A12-9700P | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the AMD A12-9700P and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) 24 core processor released in Q2/2023 with the AMD A12-9700P which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD A12-9700 (2) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
M2 | Architecture | Excavator (Bristol Ridge) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD A12-9700P clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A12-9700P |
24 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.50 GHz (3.40 GHz) 4x Excavator |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x 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 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A12-9700P |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 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 Ultra (76 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 2 |
1216 | Compute units | 8 |
9728 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 Ultra (76 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU), while the AMD A12-9700P supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A12-9700P |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-1866 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the AMD A12-9700P is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A12-9700P |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has 72.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD A12-9700P is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A12-9700P |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FP4 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.76 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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AMD A12-9700P
2.50 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD A12-9700P
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD A12-9700P |
Unknown | Unknown |