Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) vs AMD GX-212JJ

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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) or Apple M1 Ultra (48-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 M1 Ultra (48-GPU) features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The AMD GX-212JJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-212JJ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 769 socket.
Apple M1 Group AMD GX 3rd Gen.
1 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) Name AMD GX-212JJ
Apple M series Family AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 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 GX-212JJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-212JJ is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.6 GHz.
20 Threads 2
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x
20 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
16x Firestorm Cores A None
No Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Icestorm Cores B None
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 1.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core), which has 6144 texture shaders
and 768 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD GX-212JJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-212JJ uses the AMD Radeon R1E, which has 64 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
6144 Shaders 64
Q1/2022 Release date 2015
5 nm Technology 0 nm
-- Direct X 0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
768 Execution units 1
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
1 Generation 0
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) GPU name AMD Radeon R1E
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

32 Neural cores @ 22 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 No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 819.2 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 DDR3-1333, DDR4-1600
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
8 Memory channels 1
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 6 W watts.
120 W TDP up 10 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Ultra (48-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 GX-212JJ is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2018
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization None
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
5 nm Technology 28 nm
Chiplet Chip design --
-- Release price --
M1 Architecture Prairie Falcon Excavator+
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
macOS Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number GE212JAWY23AC
Socket BGA 769
52.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

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