Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) vs Intel Core i7-13700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) or Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2023 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Apple M series series.
The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Apple M2 Group Intel Core i 13000
2 Generation 13
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) Name Intel Core i7-13700K
Apple M series Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
24 Threads 24
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.5 GHz
24 CPU Cores 16
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
16x Avalanche Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 5.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
8x Blizzard Cores B 8x Gracemont
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) uses the Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core), which has 7680 texture shaders
and 960 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-13700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
7680 Shaders 256
Q2/2023 Release date Q4/2021
5 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12
192.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
960 Execution units 32
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
2 Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.6 GHz
Apple M2 Ultra (60 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

32 Neural cores @ 31.6 TOPS AI specifications --
Apple Neural Engine AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 192.0 GB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 819.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
No ECC Yes
192.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
819.1 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 253 W
90 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-13700K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q2/2023 Release date Q4/2022
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
5 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 409 $
M2 Architecture Raptor Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 30.0 MB
macOS, iPadOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket LGA 1700
72.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
28967
28967

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
29384
29384
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
27376
27376
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2689
2689

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1695
1695

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1874
1874