Apple M2 vs Intel Celeron G6900T

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Apple M2 or Apple M2 – 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 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 Intel Celeron G6900T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G6900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Apple M2 Group Intel Celeron G6000
2 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M2 Name Intel Celeron G6900T
Apple M series Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M2 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 Intel Celeron G6900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G6900T is 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 2
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x Golden Cove
8 CPU Cores 2
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 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M2 uses the Apple M2 (10 Core), which has 1280 texture shaders
and 160 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G6900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G6900T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 710, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1280 Shaders 128
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
5 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
24.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
160 Execution units 16
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
2 Generation 13
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Apple M2 (10 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 710
 
 

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 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 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 128.0 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 DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC No
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 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 35 W watts.
10 W TDP down None
22 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M2 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 Celeron G6900T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
5 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 50 $
M2 Architecture Alder Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 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
20.0 MB L2-Cache 2.5 MB
 
 

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