Apple M2 (8-GPU) vs AMD Ryzen 3 7335U

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Apple M2 (8-GPU) or Apple M2 (8-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 (8-GPU) features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Apple M series series.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
Apple M2 Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
2 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple M2 (8-GPU) Name AMD Ryzen 3 7335U
Apple M series Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M2 (8-GPU) has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 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 3 7335U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
8 Threads 8
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x Zen 3+
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Avalanche Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Blizzard Cores B None
None None 4.3 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M2 (8-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M2 (8-GPU) uses the Apple M2 (8 Core), which has 1024 texture shaders
and 128 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U uses the AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1024 Shaders 256
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2022
5 nm Technology 6 nm
-- Direct X 12
24.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
128 Execution units 4
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
2 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Apple M2 (8 Core) GPU name AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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 No
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 24.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
No ECC Yes
24.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 22 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 15 W watts.
10 W TDP down None
None TDP up 28 W
22 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M2 (8-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 3 7335U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2022
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
5 nm Technology 6 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
M2 Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 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 FP7
20.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB