Apple M2 Ultra
Technical Highlights
About this CPU
Apple M2 Ultra is an Apple Silicon laptop CPU with 24 cores and 24 threads, featuring Apple M2 Ultra GPU (76-core) for workstation-class Apple systems with very high multicore throughput.
Overall Score Of Apple M2 Ultra
This summarizes how Apple M2 Ultra scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.
General Information of Apple M2 Ultra
CPU Name
Apple M2 Ultra
Vendor
Apple
Release Date
May 5, 2023
Type
Laptop
Instruction Set
ARMv8
Codename
Apple M2
Package and Thermals of Apple M2 Ultra
Manufacturing Process
5 nm
Max Temp (TJMax)
Top tier100 C
Transistor Count
134 billion
TDP (PL1)
80 W
Socket
Apple M-Socket
CPU Cores of Apple M2 Ultra
Performance Cores
P-Cores
Good16
P-Threads
Good16
P-Core Base Frequency
Good3500 MHz
Efficient Cores
E-Cores
8
E-Threads
Good8
E-Core Base Frequency
2400 MHz
Total
Total Cores
Excellent24
Total Threads
Excellent24
Multiplier
Locked
Unlocked Multiplier
No
L1 Cache
Top tier192 KB
L2 Cache
Top tier64 MB
NPU
No
Memory Support of Apple M2 Ultra
Memory Types
Top tierLPDDR5-6400
Max Memory Size
Good192 GB
Memory Channels
8
Max Memory Bandwidth
Top tier819.2 GB/s
ECC Support
No
Benchmarks of Apple M2 Ultra
Geekbench V6
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PassMark CPU
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Cinebench 2024
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Blender
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Performance Charts Of Apple M2 Ultra
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple M2 Ultra
The Apple M2 Ultra was officially released in May 5, 2023, targeting the Laptop market.
The Apple M2 Ultra is equipped with 24 cores and 24 threads, making it a powerhouse for heavily threaded professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.
The Apple M2 Ultra uses the Apple M-Socket socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.
The Apple M2 Ultra operates at a base clock frequency of 3500 MHz for its performance cores (and 2400 MHz for E-cores). This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.
The Apple M2 Ultra has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 100 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.
The Apple M2 Ultra achieves a multi-core score of 1,918 on Cinebench 2024, reflecting its capability in multi-threaded creative and rendering applications.
The Apple M2 Ultra scores 2,685 on the Geekbench v6 single-core test, indicating how snappy and responsive it will feel in everyday applications and most games.
With an overall performance rating of 82%, the Apple M2 Ultra is considered a high-performance processor in our comprehensive CPU database.
The Apple M2 Ultra has a base power consumption (TDP) of 80 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.
The Apple M2 Ultra supports LPDDR5-6400 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.
The Apple M2 Ultra includes an integrated GPU, meaning you don't strictly need a dedicated graphics card for basic display output.