Apple M1 Pro (10-core) vs Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
38.2Single-core47.1
34.4Multi-core40.6
80Efficiency80
40Platform42.2
0 spec wins — Apple M1 Pro (10-core)9 spec wins — Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M2 Pro (12-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 49.3 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+9) and Multi-core (+6). Apple M1 Pro (10-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)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 34
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 4 vs 2
- 20% higher cores: 12 vs 10
- 20% higher threads: 12 vs 10
General
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Threads | 10 | 12+20% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+14% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 16-core GPU | Apple 19-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,380Top 78% | 2,750+16%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,400Top 59% | 14,200+15%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,530Top 90% | 1,590+4%Top 83% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,350Top 75% | 14,400+17%Top 60% |
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