Apple M2 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.56
+23%
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE outperforms Apple M2 by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking680814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency31.2644.48
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)no data
Release date1 June 2021 (3 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.48 GHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache64K (per core)2 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)20 MB
L3 cache16 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size180 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 7 (Radeon Graphics 448SP)Apple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple M2.

PCIe version3.0no data

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE 11.56
+23%
Apple M2 9.40

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE 18361
+23%
Apple M2 14933

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.56 9.40
Recency 1 June 2021 10 June 2022
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 20 Watt

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE has a 23% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 75% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M2 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE is a desktop processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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