Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M2 (8-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) was released in Q2/2022. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q was released in Q4/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8500 (12) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
M2 | Architecture | Emerald Rapids |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q is at 2.20 GHz (3.90 GHz). |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q |
8 | Cores | 64 |
8 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (3.90 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) or Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M2 (8 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
128 | Compute units | -- |
1024 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Apple M2 (8 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) can use up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 358.4 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5600 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 358.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 320.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 80 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 315.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 20 W, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q has a TDP of 385 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 385 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 320.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | AMX, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 4677 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows, Linux |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | 12400 $ |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
2.20 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Intel Xeon Platinum 8593Q |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
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