AMD-K5-PR90ABQ vs Apple M2 Pro

Primary details

Comparing Apple M2 Pro and AMD-K5-PR90ABQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking536not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple Apple M-SeriesAMD K5
Architecture codenameno dataK5 (1996−1997)
Release date17 January 2023 (1 year ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M2 Pro and AMD-K5-PR90ABQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads121
Base clock speed2.424 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz0.09 GHz
Bus typeno dataFSB
Bus rateno data60 MT/s
Multiplierno data1.5
L1 cache3.3 MBno data
L2 cache36 MBno data
L3 cache24 MBno data
Chip lithography5 nm350 nm
Die sizeno data161 mm2
Number of transistors40000 Million4 Million
64 bit support+-

Compatibility

Information on Apple M2 Pro and AMD-K5-PR90ABQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Power consumption (TDP)2424 ‑ 3504 Wattno data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M2 Pro and AMD-K5-PR90ABQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Maximum memory sizeno data4 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 Pro 19-Core GPUno data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 12 1
Threads 12 1
Chip lithography 5 nm 350 nm

Apple M2 Pro has 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 6900% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Apple M2 Pro and AMD-K5-PR90ABQ. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Apple M2 Pro is a notebook processor while AMD-K5-PR90ABQ is a desktop one.


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