Apple M1 VS Apple M2 Pro
We are comparing the Apple M1 (Apple) with the Apple M2 Pro (Apple). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Apple M1 AND Apple M2 Pro
Here’s how Apple M1 and Apple M2 Pro stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Why Apple M2 Pro is the best choice:
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50% more CPU threads (12 vs 8)
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50% more CPU cores (12 vs 8)
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100% more performance-core threads (8 vs 4)
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100% more performance cores (8 vs 4)
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9% higher P-core base frequency (3500 MHz vs 3200 MHz)
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14% higher E-core base frequency (2400 MHz vs 2100 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Apple M1 AND Apple M2 Pro
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Apple M1 and Apple M2 Pro.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Apple M1 | Apple M2 Pro |
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General Information
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| CPU Name: | Apple M1 | Apple M2 Pro |
| Vendor: | Apple | Apple |
| Release Date: | November 20, 2020 | January 17, 2023 |
| Type: | Laptop | Laptop |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv8 | ARMv8 |
| Codename: | Apple M1 | Apple M2 |
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Package and Thermals
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| Manufacturing Process: | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistor Count: | 16 billion | 40 billion |
| TDP (PL1): | 14 W | 30 W |
| Socket: | Apple M-Socket | Apple M-Socket |
| Max Temp (TJMax): | — | 100 C |
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CPU Cores
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Total Cores
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| Total Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Total Threads | 8 | 12 |
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P-Cores
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| P-Cores | 4 | 8 |
| P-Threads | 4 | 8 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3200 MHz | 3500 MHz |
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E-Cores
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| E-Cores | 4 | 4 |
| E-Threads | 4 | 4 |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 2100 MHz | 2400 MHz |
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NPU
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Cache and Bus
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| Multiplier | Locked | Locked |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 32 MB |
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Memory Support
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| Memory Types: | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Channels: | 8 | 4 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth: | 68.25 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s |
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Benchmarks
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Geekbench V6
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| Multi-Core | 8547 | 14489 |
| Single-Core | 2410 | 2666 |
| File Compression | 941 | 1630 |
| Clang Compression | 68 | 125 |
| HTML5 Browser | 192 | 357 |
| PDF Renderer | 212 | 353 |
| Text Processing | 251 | 267 |
| Background Blur | 34 | 54 |
| Photo Processing | 61 | 126 |
| Ray Tracing | 10 | 17 |
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PassMark CPU
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| Multi-Core | 14130 | 26693 |
| Single-Core | 3675 | 4091 |
| Integer Math | 33200 | 57700 |
| Floating Point | 35500 | 73200 |
| Prime Numbers | 141 | 354 |
| String Sorting | 21000 | 40900 |
| Data Encryption | 8600 | 15600 |
| Data Compression | 168200 | 334900 |
| Physics | 1359 | 3603 |
| Extended Instructions | 6900 | 14600 |
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Cinebench 2024
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| Multi-Core | 525 | 795 |
| Single-Core | 110 | 125 |
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Blender
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| Render Score | 95 | 198 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Apple M1 AND Apple M2 Pro
The charts below visualize how Apple M1 and Apple M2 Pro stack up in key performance metrics.
Performance Radar Chart
Performance Benchmarks
Release Timeline of Apple M1 and Apple M2 Pro
Apple M1 was released 2 years, 1 month, 28 days earlier than Apple M2 Pro.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Apple M2 Pro is slightly better overall compared to the Apple M1. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.
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