Intel Core i3-5157U | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-5157U or Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-5157U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-5157U was released in Q1/2015. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) has 24 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) was released in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 5000U (16) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Broadwell U | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i3-4158U | Predecessor | Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) |
Intel Core i3-6157U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-5157U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-5157U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
2 | Cores | 24 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 16x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 8x Blizzard |
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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Intel Core i3-5157U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel Iris Graphics 6100 | GPU | Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 8 |
48 | Compute units | 960 |
384 | Shader | 7680 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 192 GB |
11.2 | 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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Intel Iris Graphics 6100 | GPU | Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-5157U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) can connect up to 192 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i3-5157U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 72.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i3-5157U has a TDP of 28 W, that of the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is 80 W. |
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Intel Core i3-5157U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
23 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-5157U has a 3.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) cache has a total of 72.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i3-5157U | Characteristic | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1168 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
28,570 CB R23 MC @ 80 W |
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-5157U | Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) |
Unknown | Unknown |