Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Intel Core i7-1255UL | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the Intel Core i7-1255UL 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 Intel Core i7-1255UL which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
M2 | Architecture | Alder Lake U |
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 Intel Core i7-1255UL clocks with 2.60 GHz (4.70 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1255UL |
24 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.60 GHz (4.70 GHz) 2x Golden Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.20 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
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 | Intel Core i7-1255UL |
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 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 13 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 4 |
1216 | Compute units | 96 |
9728 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core i7-1255UL supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1255UL |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-1255UL 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 | Intel Core i7-1255UL |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 55 W |
-- | TDP up | 28 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has 72.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-1255UL is at 18.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1255UL |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1744 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
2.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1255UL
10C 12T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Intel Core i7-1255UL |
Unknown | Unknown |