Intel Core i9-9900X | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9900X and the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-9900X 10 core processor released in Q4/2018 with the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-7900X | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) |
Intel Core i9-10900X | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9900X is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-9900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
10 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 6x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x 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 i9-9900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 256 |
-- | Shader | 2048 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 Pro (16 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 & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-9900X, while the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-9900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-9900X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-9900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 30 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9900X has 19.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-9900X | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-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, 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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
989 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900X
3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,125 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
Intel Core i9-9900X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9900X | Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple mac mini (2023) |