Apple M2

Launched in Q2 2022, the Apple M2 chip is engineered for laptops with a focus on both power efficiency and performance. Built on a 5 nm process, this ARMv8 architecture chip boasts 4 performance cores at 3.5GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 3.4GHz. With a 20W base and 30W max power consumption, it achieves a delicate balance between energy efficiency and computational capability. The M2 supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory, ensuring swift data access with a bandwidth of 102.4GB/s. Its integrated GPU, featuring 1024 cores with frequencies ranging from 500 MHz to 1398MHz, offers impressive graphics performance. This chip is a powerhouse for creators and professionals alike, fitting perfectly into Apple's ecosystem with its high performance and efficiency.

Apple M2

Apple M2

Apple M2

Launched in Q2 2022, the Apple M2 chip is engineered for laptops with a focus on both power efficiency and performance. Built on a 5 nm process, this ARMv8 architecture chip boasts 4 performance cores at 3.5GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 3.4GHz. With a 20W base and 30W max power consumption, it achieves a delicate balance between energy efficiency and computational capability. The M2 supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory, ensuring swift data access with a bandwidth of 102.4GB/s. Its integrated GPU, featuring 1024 cores with frequencies ranging from 500 MHz to 1398MHz, offers impressive graphics performance. This chip is a powerhouse for creators and professionals alike, fitting perfectly into Apple's ecosystem with its high performance and efficiency.

General Parameters

Release DateQ2 2022
ManufacturerApple
TypeLaptop
Instruction SetARMv8
Core ArchitectureApple M2
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version4
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Apple M2 in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core-
Multi Core15472

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core120
Multi Core555

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1701
Multi Core8538

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core446
Multi Core2416

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core2596
Multi Core10062

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1874
Multi Core8853

Others

Blender277
iGPU FP323550
Fabrication Process5 nm
SocketApple M-Socket
Energy Consumption20 W
Max Temp100°C

CPU Performance

Main Cores4
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.3.4GHz
Total Cores8
Total Threads8
Bus FrequencyN/A
MultiplierN/A
L1 Cache192K per core
L2 Cache16MB shared
L3 CacheN/A
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesLPDDR5-6400
Max Memory24GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base Frequency500 MHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency1398MHz
Shaders1024
Texture Units64
ROP Units32
Execution Units128
Energy Consumption15W

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version4
PCIE LinesN/A

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