Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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 PRO 3975WX which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
M2 | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX |
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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 PRO 3975WX clocks with 3.50 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 PRO 3975WX |
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 | 3.50 GHz (4.20 GHz) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
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 | 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 PRO 3975WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 280 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 PRO 3975WX |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has 72.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
5 nm | Technology | 7 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 | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | 2749 $ |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
3.50 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
Unknown | Unknown |