Apple M1 Pro (10-core) vs Apple M2 (8-core)
38.2Single-core44
34.4Multi-core24.7
80Efficiency80
40Platform35
6 spec wins — Apple M1 Pro (10-core)5 spec wins — Apple M2 (8-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M1 Pro (10-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 44 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+10) and platform (+5). Apple M2 (8-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M1 Pro (10-core)
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 25
- Stronger platform score: 40 vs 35
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 42% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,350 vs 8,700
- 33% higher Max memory: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 (8-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 44 vs 38
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Threads | 10+25% | 8 |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+8% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 16-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,380Top 78% | 2,600+9%Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,400+27%Top 59% | 9,750Top 85% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,530Top 90% | 1,580+3%Top 86% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,350+42%Top 75% | 8,700Top 92% |
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