Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the Apple A9 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 A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
2 | Generation | 9 |
M2 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
-- | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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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 A9 clocks with 1.85 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
24 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 1.85 GHz 2x Twister |
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 | Apple A9 |
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 | Apple A9 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 1 |
1216 | Compute units | 24 |
9728 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 A9 |
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 | Decode |
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 A9 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
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 A9 is 5 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 A9 |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 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 A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
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 | iOS |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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Apple A9
1.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Apple A9 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |