Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
M2 | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
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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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
24 | Cores | 32 |
24 | Threads | 64 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x 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 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 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 Ultra (76 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
8 | Max. displays | |
1216 | Compute units | -- |
9728 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 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 Ultra (76 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 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU), while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has 72.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is at 80.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
5 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 1799 $ |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
Unknown | Unknown |