Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) vs AMD Athlon II X3 450

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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 (64-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 Athlon II X3 450 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 450, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Apple M1 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
1 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) Name AMD Athlon II X3 450
Apple M series Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 Athlon II X3 450 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 450 is 3.2 GHz
20 Threads 3
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3x
20 CPU Cores 3
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 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core), which has 8192 texture shaders
and 1024 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon II X3 450 does not have integrated graphics.
8192 Shaders --
Q1/2022 Release date --
5 nm Technology --
-- Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
1024 Execution units --
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) GPU name
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 No
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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 95 W watts.
120 W TDP up None
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 Athlon II X3 450 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2010
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization AMD-V
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
5 nm Technology 45 nm
Chiplet Chip design --
-- Release price --
M1 Architecture Rana
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket AM3
52.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
 
 

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