Intel Xeon D-2776NT | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon D-2776NT or Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-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 Xeon D-2776NT has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-2776NT was released in Q1/2022. The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Xeon D (79) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Xeon D-2700 (16) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Ice Lake | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon D-2776NT is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.20 GHz). The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon D-2776NT | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
16 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Sunny Cove |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x 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 Xeon D-2776NT | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 304 |
-- | Shader | 2432 |
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 (19 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 Xeon D-2776NT supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon D-2776NT | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
25.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon D-2776NT has a TDP of 117 W, that of the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) is 40 W. |
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Intel Xeon D-2776NT | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
117 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon D-2776NT has a 25.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon D-2776NT | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
10 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 |
BGA 2579 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
1784 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
2.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Xeon D-2776NT
16C 32T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon D-2776NT | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |