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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£5,240
  • Avg. price in US: ~$5,000
  • PassMark benchmark result: 48477
  • N. of physical cores: 24
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.68 GHz

Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

8.0

Performance

18.0%

7.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.0

Platform

1.0%

9.9

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    8.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

  • 9.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.4

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Apple M2 Ultra with a 76-core GPU is a powerhouse workstation processor built on a second-generation 5-nanometer architecture, featuring a massive 134 billion transistors. It integrates a 24-core CPU (16 performance and 8 efficiency cores), a 32-core Neural Engine, and a specialized Media Engine that supports up to 22 streams of 8K ProRes video playback. Main pros include its industry-leading 800GB/s memory bandwidth, support for up to 192GB of unified memory, and extreme efficiency that allows for silent operation even under heavy 3D rendering or video editing loads. However, primary cons include the inability to upgrade memory after purchase due to its unified on-chip design and the lack of support for external dedicated GPUs via PCIe expansion.

Technical Specifications of processor Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.6
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a technical score of 7.64 points, which is higher than that of 93% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

5.6
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 82.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Apple
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

workstation
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

ARM64
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses the ARM64 architecture, which is less advanced than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

24
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has 24 CPU cores, which is more than 96.6% of processors and equal to 2.1% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

24
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 90.3% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.68 GHz
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu reaches a boost clock of 3.68 GHz which is lower than that of 76.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

16 x 3.68 GHz & 8 x 2.42 GHz
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a base clock of 16x3.68 GHz & 8x2.42 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

5 nm
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 85.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 5 nm
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

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L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

72 MB
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has an L2 cache of 72 MB which is larger than that of 99.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

6,684.672 KB
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has an L1 cache of 6684.672 KB which is larger than that of 99.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports DDR LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 91.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports memory speeds up to 6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-6400 MHz
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 85.6% of processors and equal to 2.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

192 GB
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 83.3% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Apple 76-core GPU
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses the Apple 76-core GPU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 99.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

76
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has 76 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), ProRes (HW decode/encode), ProRes RAW (HW decode/encode)
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), ProRes (HW decode/encode), ProRes RAW (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 99.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

80 W
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a TDP of 80 W which is higher than that of 87.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

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Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu vs the average processor

  • 18 more CPU cores
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.24 vs 6
  • 4.46x higher multi-core score
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (21,395 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (21,395 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.21,395 vs 4,793
  • 4.6x higher PassMark score
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (48,477 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (48,477 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.48,477 vs 10,532.5
  • 64.6% better single-core performance
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,088 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,088 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,088 vs 2,483
  • 87.4% higher single-core score
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,756 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,756 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,756 vs 1,471
  • 28.8x larger L2 cache
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (72 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (72 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.72 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 16 more CPU threads
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.24 vs 8
  • 16 more PCIe lanes
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (32 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (32 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.32 vs 16
  • Higher-end processor class
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
  • Supports HMP
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 18 more CPU cores
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 4.46x higher multi-core score
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (21,395 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4.6x higher PassMark score
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (48,477 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 64.6% better single-core performance
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,088 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 87.4% higher single-core score
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,756 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 16 more CPU threads
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 4 wider front-end design
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher front-end width than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 28.8x larger L2 cache
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (72 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 17.41x larger L1 cache
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (6,684.7 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 27.07x more transistors
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more transistors than the average processor (134 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • More advanced foundry
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16 more PCIe lanes
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (32 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 17.47x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (800 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 3x more memory capacity
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 5 more supported displays
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more supported displays than the average processor (8 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 3.17x more GPU execution units
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has more GPU execution units than the average processor (76 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 14.4% lower boost clock
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Avalanche / Blizzard vs Kaby Lake).
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 77.8% higher TDP
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (80 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 14.4% lower boost clock
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.68 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Avalanche / Blizzard vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Avalanche / Blizzard vs Kaby Lake).Avalanche / Blizzard vs Kaby Lake
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 20.96x more expensive
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£5,240 vs £250).
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£5,240 vs £250).£5,240 vs £250
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 77.8% higher TDP
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (80 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (80 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.80 W vs 45 W
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.1 vs 2
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What customers like about Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu?

  • Exceptional multi-core performance and rendering speeds for professional video and 3D workflows.
  • The 76-core variant offers a measurable 20-25% performance uplift over the 60-core version in specific tasks like DaVinci Resolve and Blender.
  • Massive unified memory (up to 192GB) allows for handling extremely large AI models and 8K video streams that typical discrete GPUs cannot.
  • Highly power-efficient compared to high-end workstation PCs, maintaining silent operation even under heavy load.
  • Significant year-over-year compute improvement (approx. 40%) over the M1 Ultra.

What customers dislike about Apple M2 Ultra 76 Core Gpu?

  • Extremely high price point makes it 'overkill' for most users and even some professionals.
  • Zero post-purchase upgradability for RAM or internal storage due to the unified architecture.
  • Gaming performance, while decent, is still hindered by macOS software optimization and lacks the raw power of top-tier desktop GPUs like the RTX 4090.
  • Incremental single-core performance gains compared to the previous generation.
  • Integrated speakers in the host machines (Mac Studio) are frequently cited as poor quality.

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browser.geekbench.com
01/06/2023
Mac Pro (2023) Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser Would you like to see a performance comparison between this 76-core model and the standard 60-core versi...

The 2023 Mac Pro with M2 Ultra (24-core CPU, 76-core GPU) averages 2,778 single-core and 21,390 multi-core scores on Geekbench 6, marking it as Apple's most powerful workstation to date. It delivers up to 20% faster multi-threaded performance than the M1 Ultra and boasts a 225,534 Metal GPU score, ideal for heavy 8K editing and 3D rendering. Key advantages include immense PCIe...Read more

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pcmag.com
12/06/2023
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023) Review

The 2023 Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra, dubbed "Mac Pro Jr." by PCMag, serves as a compact, powerful, and relatively affordable workstation capable of supporting up to 192GB of unified memory and 8TB of storage. Key performance improvements over the previous generation show a 17% to 19% boost in benchmarks like Geekbench and Cinebench, alongside updated connectivity including Wi-Fi...Read more

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petapixel.com
12/06/2023
Apple M2 Ultra Mac Studio Review: It Shreds Through Photo and Video Edits

The 2023 Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra is characterized by PetaPixel as a high-performance machine that significantly accelerates demanding creative workflows. Key advantages include upgraded HDMI 2.1 support for 8K, fast 8TB SSD options, and exceptional energy efficiency while maintaining a nearly silent, compact design. Testing showed the M2 Ultra handles intensive tasks, such as...Read more

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tomshardware.com
12/06/2023
Mac Studio Review: M2 Ultra Powers a Small Workstation

The Tom's Hardware review characterizes the Mac Studio with M2 Ultra as a quiet, compact workstation delivering elite performance, highlighted by a 24-core CPU, 76-core GPU, and 5K video renders in 7.87 seconds. Key pros include significant performance gains over the M1 Ultra, quiet operation under heavy loads, and a versatile port selection featuring front-facing Thunderbolt 4....Read more

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phototrend.fr
30/01/2025
Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra Review: Raw Power

The Phototrend review describes the Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra as a compact "powerhouse" with immense performance, highlighting its whisper-quiet operation, extensive connectivity (including HDMI 2.1), and convenient front-facing ports. While it excels in heavy creative workflows—drastically accelerating photo exports and managing multiple 8K video streams—single-core performance...Read more

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mac4ever.com
23/02/2024
Mac Studio M2 Ultra and 2023 Mac Pro Review: Our Comparison!

According to the Mac4Ever review, the 2023 Mac Studio and Mac Pro deliver nearly identical performance with the M2 Ultra chip, boasting roughly 30% faster graphics over the M1 Ultra. The Mac Pro's main advantage is its seven PCIe Gen 4 slots for specialized internal expansion, while its primary drawback is the inability to upgrade RAM or GPUs after purchase. Ultimately, Mac4Ever...Read more

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macitynet.it
10/06/2023
Early M2 Ultra benchmarks reveal a major performance leap

The M2 Ultra, as analyzed by Macitynet based on initial benchmarks, delivers a substantial performance leap for Apple's professional desktop lineup, with a 24-core CPU up to 20% faster and a 76-core GPU up to 30% faster than the M1 Ultra. Key advantages include support for up to 192GB of unified memory and exceptional efficiency, allowing the Mac Studio to handle intensive 8K video...Read more

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dday.it
22/06/2023
Mac Studio M2 Ultra Review: The quietest and most powerful workstation ever

The DDay.it review highlights the Mac Studio M2 Ultra as a high-performance workstation, maintaining a compact design while offering up to a 24-core CPU and 76-core GPU, which delivers a 20-30% performance boost over the M1 Ultra. The machine supports 192GB of unified memory and features enhanced connectivity with HDMI 2.1 and Wi-Fi 6E, operating quietly even under heavy 8K video...Read more

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tomshw.it
14/06/2023
Apple Mac Studio M2 review: more power, same design

The Tom's Hardware review highlights the Apple Mac Studio M2 as a compact, quiet, and powerful workstation tailored for creative professionals, with the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips offering significant performance leaps over the previous generation. It is capable of handling intensive rendering and editing tasks, often outperforming much larger desktop systems, while utilizing the...Read more

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itdaily.be
12/06/2023
Apple M2 Ultra falls behind Intel and AMD

The Apple M2 Ultra, a 24-core flagship SoC, offers superior power efficiency and integrated media capabilities compared to high-end Intel and AMD processors, yet it generally trails behind them in raw compute performance. While offering substantial improvements over previous Intel-based Mac Pros, the M2 Ultra lacks the raw speed of competition like the Intel Core i9-13900K and is...Read more

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hardware.info
10/09/2023
Apple Mac Studio: A powerful beast in a compact box

The Apple Mac Studio (2023) is a compact, highly powerful workstation designed for creative professionals, featuring M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips that offer a significant performance leap over the previous generation in an identical chassis, acting as an effective alternative to the entry-level Mac Pro. The machine excels in performance-per-watt and operates nearly silently, while...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/06/2023
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) Review - Ultimate €10,400 configuration tested

The Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) reviewed by Tweakers is a high-performance desktop featuring a 24-core CPU, 76-core GPU, 192GB unified memory, and 8TB SSD, offering significant performance gains over its predecessor. This compact workstation, priced at approximately €10,369, introduces faster computing power, HDMI 2.1 supporting 8K displays, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Performance...Read more

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