Ryzen Embedded R1600 vs Apple M2

VS

Aggregate performance score

Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
+356%
Ryzen Embedded R1600
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.06

Apple M2 outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1600 by a whopping 356% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8141903
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple Apple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiency44.487.80
Architecture codenameno dataZen (2017−2020)
Release date10 June 2022 (2 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.424 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.48 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache2 MB96K (per core)
L2 cache20 MB512K (per core)
L3 cacheno data4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data209.8 mm2
Number of transistors20000 Million4,950 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 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.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataFP5
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2400

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M2 9.40
+356%
Ryzen Embedded R1600 2.06

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M2 14933
+356%
Ryzen Embedded R1600 3276

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.40 2.06
Recency 10 June 2022 25 February 2020
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 25 Watt

Apple M2 has a 356.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Apple M2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1600 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 and Ryzen Embedded R1600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Apple M2
M2
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
Ryzen Embedded R1600

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.5 619 votes

Rate Apple M2 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.6 33 votes

Rate Ryzen Embedded R1600 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Apple M2 or Ryzen Embedded R1600, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.