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Apple M2 10-Core GPU

Apple M2 10-Core GPU

The Apple M2 GPU is an integrated graphics card offering 10 cores designed by Apple and integrated in the Apple M2 SoC. It uses the unified memory architecture of the M2 SoC (up to 24 GB LPDDR5-6400 with 100 GB/s bandwidth) and should offer 160 execution units.

According to Apple it offers a 25% higher performance at slightly higher power consumption. The theoretical performance is rated at 3.6 Teraflops and therefore 1 TFLOP higher than the M1 8-core GPU. In our benchmarks, the GPU was able to top the M1 with up to 40%, but still stays behind the 14-core GPU in the M1 Pro. Compared to other iGPUs from AMD and Intel, the M2 benefits greatly from the unified memory architecture and the high bandwidth.

The M2 chip is manufactured in the second generation 5nm process at TSMC (most likely N5P). The power consumption is around 13.5 Watt (in our tests under load of the MBP13) and up to 15W according to Apple.

Apple M2 Series

M2 Max 38-Core GPU compare 38
M2 Max 30-Core GPU compare 30
M2 Pro 19-Core GPU compare 19 @ 0.44 - 1.4 GHz
M2 Pro 16-Core GPU compare 16
M2 10-Core GPU 10 @ 1.4 GHz
M2 8-Core GPU compare 8 @ 1.4 GHz
Pipelines10 - unified
Core Speed1398 (Boost) MHz
Memory TypeLPDDR5-6400
Shared Memoryno
Power Consumption15 Watt
technology5 nm
Date of Announcement06.06.2022
PredecessorM1 8-Core GPU
CPU in M2 10-Core GPUGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Apple M28 x 2424 MHz, 20 W? MHz1398 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
min: 5328     avg: 6623     median: 6846.5 (8%)     max: 6987 Points
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom METAL *
min: 205     avg: 221     median: 221 (23%)     max: 237 Seconds
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 128.65     avg: 132.8     median: 131 (8%)     max: 140.5 fps
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 35.6     avg: 45.6     median: 48 (20%)     max: 48.6 fps
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 GPU
min: 654168     avg: 728087     median: 728086 (91%)     max: 802005 Points
Geekbench 6.2 - Geekbench 6.2 GPU OpenCL
min: 27880     avg: 27900     median: 27900 (8%)     max: 27920 points
Geekbench 6.2 - Geekbench 6.2 GPU Metal
min: 45460     avg: 45703     median: 45703 (29%)     max: 45946 points
Power Consumption - The Witcher 3 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 22.8     avg: 27.8     median: 26.9 (4%)     max: 34.4 Watt
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Power Consumption - Witcher 3 Power Consumption *
min: 27.8     avg: 32.5     median: 30.8 (7%)     max: 38.9 Watt
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Power Consumption - GFXBench Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen Power Consumption 150cd *
16.7 Watt (6%)
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Power Consumption - Witcher 3 ultra Power Efficiency - external Monitor
min: 1.116     avg: 1.1     median: 1.1 (92%)     max: 1.207 fps per Watt
Emissions Witcher 3 Fan Noise +
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Diablo Immortal

Diablo Immortal

2022
ultra Ultra
59.3  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Call of Duty Mobile

Call of Duty Mobile

2020
low
118.8  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
58.5  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

2020
ultra
65  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Armajet

Armajet

2020
high
118.4  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
low 1280x720
53.1 66.8 73 ~ 64 fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
34 34.2 36 ~ 35 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
22 23.8 28 ~ 25 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
15 16.4 17.6 ~ 16 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
low 1280x720
88.6 89 136 138 ~ 113 fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
39 45.3 46.3 47 ~ 44 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
22 26.3 29 29.5 ~ 27 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
15.9 16 21 21.3 ~ 19 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
low 1280x720
60 76 102 ~ 79 fps    + Compare
med. 1920x1080
28 31 39 40 ~ 35 fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
25 27 36 36 ~ 31 fps    + Compare
ultra 1920x1080
21 23 31 32 ~ 27 fps    + Compare
QHD 2560x1440
20  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
high
39.8  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
high 1920x1080
ultra 1920x1080
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
high
67.7  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
high
44.2  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Diablo Immortal59.3
Call of Duty Mobile118.858.5
Genshin Impact65
Armajet118.4
Borderlands 364352516
Total War: Three Kingdoms113442719
Shadow of the Tomb Raider7935312720
PUBG Mobile39.8
The Witcher 33428
Asphalt 8: Airborne67.7
Asphalt 9: Legends44.2
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Notebook reviews with Apple M2 10-Core GPU graphics card

Apple Mac Mini M2 2023 review - Apple M2 unleashing its power via desktop

Apple Mac Mini M2 2023 review - Apple M2 unleashing its power via desktop

Apple's Mac Mini now includes the latest M2 and M2 Pro CPUs, delivering plenty of power for a compact desktop. Since upgrades are costly, like they are for MacB...
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | | 1.2 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 review: The everyday MacBook now in 15 inches

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 review: The everyday MacBook now in 15 inches

It took a long time, but Apple has finally created a larger MacBook Air. Apart from the larger display, however, there are no major changes compared to its smal...
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 15.30" | 1.5 kg
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) review: Apple's giant tablet now runs with the M2 SoC

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) review: Apple's giant tablet now runs with the M2 SoC

Apple has given its biggest tablet a mild upgrade and the new M2 processor. However, other improvements are far and few between. Read our review to find out wha...
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 12.90" | 682 g
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2022) tablet: Another power boost for Apple's creative tool

The Apple iPad Pro has been the benchmark for professional tablets for years. Compared to the predecessor, the 2022 model gets another power boost from the Appl...
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 11.00" | 466 g
Apple MacBook Air M2 review - The faster 10-core GPU isn't worth it

Apple MacBook Air M2 review - The faster 10-core GPU isn't worth it

After we tested the basic model, we now also got our hands on the faster version of the new MacBook Air with 16 GB of RAM, a large 1-TB SSD, and the faster 10-c...
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 13.60" | 1.2 kg

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2: Apple M2, 13.30", 1.4 kg
  Review » Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 Laptop Review – Debut for the new Apple M2

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB: Apple M2, 15.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB

Apple iPad Pro 11 2022: Apple M2, 11.00", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Pro 11 2022

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022: Apple M2, 12.90", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2: Apple M2, 13.30", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB: Apple M2, 15.30", 1.5 kg
   » MacBook Air 15 with Apple M2, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD receives heavy $400 discount

Apple iPad Pro 11 2022: Apple M2, 11.00", 0.5 kg
   » Apple will initially launch iPads with OLED displays instead of foldable iPads

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022: Apple M2, 12.90", 0.7 kg
   » Apple will initially launch iPads with OLED displays instead of foldable iPads

Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 16 GB: Apple M2, 15.30", 1.5 kg
   » Apple's MacBook Air 15 M2 is expensive, but practically unrivaled

Apple MacBook Air M2 10C GPU: Apple M2, 13.60", 1.2 kg
   » Apple stopped M2 chip production over low MacBook sales as Samsung preps the new OLED Air display

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022: Apple M2, 12.90", 0.7 kg
   » Apple M1 iPad Pro 12.9 variants now on sale with steep discounts up to US$800 for limited time

   » Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022): More than a simple model update not necessary

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2: Apple M2, 13.30", 1.4 kg
   » The new Apple M2 requires an active cooling solution and is even slightly throttled in the MacBook Pro 13

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