Intel Core i9-7900X | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7900X or Apple M2 - 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 i9-7900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-7900X was released in Q2/2017. The Apple M2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 was released in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Successor | Apple M3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7900X is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The Apple M2 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7900X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 can connect up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
14.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-7900X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the Apple M2 is 20 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7900X has a 14.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 cache has a total of 20.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
989 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
3.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |