Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) or Apple M2 Ultra (76-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 (76-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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen 9
2 Generation 6
Apple M2 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M2 Ultra (76-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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 4.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.7 GHz.
None None 5.7 GHz
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Blizzard Cores B None
16x Avalanche Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.5 GHz
24 Threads 32
No Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 16
None None 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) uses the Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core), which has 9728 texture shaders
and 1216 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q2/2023 Release date Q3/2022
-- Direct X 12
Apple M2 Ultra (76 Core) GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
5 nm Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
9728 Shaders 128
192.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
1216 Execution units 2
2 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
 
 

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

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 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 2
192.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
819.1 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR5-5200
 
 

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 170 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP (PL2) 230 W
90 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 170 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M2 Ultra (76-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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q2/2023 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-100000514WOF
72.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
M2 Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
5 nm Technology 5 nm
Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
macOS, iPadOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 699 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
38657
38657
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
28967
28967

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
29384
29384
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
24265
24265

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
27376
27376
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
20755
20755

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2974
2974
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2689
2689

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2242
2242
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1874
1874

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2072
2072
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
24C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1695
1695