Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | NVIDIA Tegra X1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) and the NVIDIA Tegra X1 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 NVIDIA Tegra X1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | NVIDIA Tegra (2) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | NVIDIA Tegra X1 (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
M2 | Architecture | Cortex-A57/-A53 |
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 NVIDIA Tegra X1 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
24 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
8 | Max. displays | 1 |
1216 | Compute units | 2 |
9728 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
192 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) |
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 |
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 NVIDIA Tegra X1 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
72.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.50 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 NVIDIA Tegra X1 is 7 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 | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 5 W |
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 NVIDIA Tegra X1 is at 2.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Characteristic | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
5 nm | Technology | 20 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 | |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
2.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | NVIDIA Tegra X1 |
Unknown | NVIDIA Shield (1. Gen) Nintendo Switch |