CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
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| Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
| Apple M2 |
Name |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Apple M series |
Family |
Mediatek Dimensity |
| 2 |
Generation |
4 |
| Apple M2 |
Group |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
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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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.05 GHz.
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| None |
None |
4x Cortex-A510 |
| None |
None |
1.8 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
2.85 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
3.05 GHz |
| 4x Blizzard |
Cores B |
3x Cortex-A715 |
| 4x Avalanche |
Cores A |
1x Cortex-X3 |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
| 8 |
Threads |
8 |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| 8 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
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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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. and 11 execution units.
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| 1.4 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.98 GHz |
| Q2/2022 |
Release date |
Q4/2022 |
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Direct X |
12 |
| Apple M2 (10 Core) |
GPU name |
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11 |
| 5 nm |
Technology |
4 nm |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 1280 |
Shaders |
-- |
| 24.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| 160 |
Execution units |
11 |
| 2 |
Generation |
Vallhall |
| -- |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
AI specifications |
-- |
| Apple Neural Engine |
AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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| Decode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode / Encode |
| 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 |
Decode |
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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.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
| 24.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
0 bytes |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
No |
| No |
ECC |
No |
| 102.4 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
68.3 GB/s |
| LPDDR5-6400 |
Memory type |
LPDDR5X-8533 |
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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.
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| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 22 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
None |
| 10 W |
TDP down |
None |
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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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
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| Q2/2022 |
Release date |
Q4/2022 |
| -- |
Part Number |
MT6985 |
| 20.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
| Apple Virtualization Framework |
Virtualization |
None |
| Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
ISA extensions |
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| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
| M2 |
Architecture |
Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
| 5 nm |
Technology |
4 nm |
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Socket |
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| macOS, iPadOS |
Operating systems |
Android |
| -- |
Release price |
-- |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
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