A12-9800E vs Apple M2

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
+329%
A12-9800E
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.19

Apple M2 outperforms A12-9800E by a whopping 329% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M2 and A12-9800E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8141851
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.83
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple Apple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiency44.455.92
Architecture codenameno dataBristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date10 June 2022 (2 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$105

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

M2 and A12-9800E 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.424 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.48 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache2 MBno data
L2 cache20 MB2048 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography5 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors20000 Million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on M2 and A12-9800E 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 dataAM4
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M2 and A12-9800E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M2 and A12-9800E are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M2 and A12-9800E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2400
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of M2 and A12-9800E integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by M2 and A12-9800E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M2 and A12-9800E.

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
+329%
A12-9800E 2.19

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
+330%
A12-9800E 3471

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.40 2.19
Recency 10 June 2022 27 July 2017
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 35 Watt

Apple M2 has a 329.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 460% more advanced lithography process, and 75% lower power consumption.

The M2 is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9800E in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M2 is a notebook processor while A12-9800E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 and A12-9800E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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