Apple M2 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.40
+53.2%
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 outperforms Apple M2 by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking503814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency20.9744.48
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)no data
Release date30 September 2019 (5 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 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 speed3.6 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.48 GHz
L1 cache512 KB2 MB
L2 cache4 MB20 MB
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and M2.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no 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 7 PRO 3700 14.40
+53.2%
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 7 PRO 3700 22877
+53.2%
Apple M2 14933

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.40 9.40
Recency 30 September 2019 10 June 2022
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 20 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has a 53.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 225% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is a desktop processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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