Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Apple A11 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the Apple A11 Bionic 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 Apple A11 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Apple A11 (1) |
2 | Generation | 11 |
M2 | Architecture | A11 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | Apple A10 Fusion |
-- | Successor | Apple A12 Bionic |
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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 Apple A11 Bionic clocks with 2.39 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A11 Bionic |
24 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.39 GHz 2x Monsoon |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.19 GHz 4x Mistral |
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 | Apple A11 Bionic |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS | AI specifications | 2 Neural cores @ 0.6 TOPS |
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 | Apple A11 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.07 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 8 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 1 |
1216 | Compute units | 12 |
9728 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 3 GB |
-- | 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 | Apple A11 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
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 Apple A11 Bionic supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A11 Bionic |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the Apple A11 Bionic is 8 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 | Apple A11 Bionic |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 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 Apple A11 Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A11 Bionic |
5 nm | Technology | 10 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 | iOS |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
Apple A11 @ 1.07 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A11 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.39 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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Apple A11 Bionic
2.39 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Apple A11 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 Plus Apple iPhone X |