Apple M2 vs i9-10880H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10880H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.22
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
+2%

Apple M2 outperforms Core i9-10880H by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10880H and M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking834814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet LakeApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency19.3844.45
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)no data
Release date2 April 2020 (4 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10880H and M2 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.48 GHz
L1 cache512 KB2 MB
L2 cache2 MB20 MB
L3 cache16 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Number of transistorsno data20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10880H and M2 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.

SocketFCBGA1440no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10880H and M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10880H and M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10880H and M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)Apple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

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.

i9-10880H 9.22
Apple M2 9.40
+2%

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.

i9-10880H 14642
Apple M2 14933
+2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-10880H 1791
+47.4%
Apple M2 1215

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-10880H 213
Apple M2 223
+4.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.22 9.40
Recency 2 April 2020 10 June 2022
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 20 Watt

i9-10880H has 100% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has a 2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 125% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10880H and M2.


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