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Apple M2 Ultra

24C · Launched Jun 2023
Compare with rivalsCPU multi-thread rankingsPredecessor: Apple M1 Ultra

CPU multi-thread vs rivals

Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusCore i9-14900KFCore Ultra 7 265KFM2 Ultra ◂Ryzen 9 7950X3DCore Ultra 7 265KM1 UltraRyzen 5 7600 (ref)02040608010012014011111211111111095.450.0113Apple M2 Ultra This chip Desktop SoC Index 111 (p10 106 – p90 116)Intel Core i9-14900KF Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 112 (p10 94.2 – p90 127) 1.01× M2 UltraIntel Core Ultra 7 265KF Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 111 (p10 101 – p90 120) 1.01× M2 UltraAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 111 (p10 100 – p90 117) 1.00× M2 UltraIntel Core Ultra 7 265K Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 110 (p10 94.6 – p90 122) 1.00× M2 UltraApple M1 Ultra Predecessor Desktop SoC Index 95.4 (p10 87.7 – p90 98.9) 0.86× M2 UltraAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 (p10 43.3 – p90 56.2) 0.45× M2 UltraIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 113 (p10 83.3 – p90 122) 1.02× M2 Ultra
Core Ultra 9 290HX…Core i9-14900KFCore Ultra 7 265KFM2 Ultra ◂Ryzen 9 7950X3DCore Ultra 7 265KM1 UltraRyzen 5 7600 (ref)05010011111211111111095.450.0113Apple M2 Ultra This chip Desktop SoC Index 111 (p10 106 – p90 116)Intel Core i9-14900KF Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 112 (p10 94.2 – p90 127) 1.01× M2 UltraIntel Core Ultra 7 265KF Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 111 (p10 101 – p90 120) 1.01× M2 UltraAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 111 (p10 100 – p90 117) 1.00× M2 UltraIntel Core Ultra 7 265K Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 110 (p10 94.6 – p90 122) 1.00× M2 UltraApple M1 Ultra Predecessor Desktop SoC Index 95.4 (p10 87.7 – p90 98.9) 0.86× M2 UltraAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 (p10 43.3 – p90 56.2) 0.45× M2 UltraIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 113 (p10 83.3 – p90 122) 1.02× M2 Ultra
CPU multi-thread
111
2.22× ref
CPU single-thread
51.7
1.03× ref
CPU creative apps
55.3
1.11× ref
GPU compute
71.1
1.42× reflow conf.

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5Geekbench Multi-CoreCinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) 2024Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) 2026PassMark CPU Mark02040608010012014013411910811411298.0Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 134 (p10 130 – p90 135) Median 522 samples/min (p10 507 – p90 527) 8 runs, 10 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 119 (p10 118 – p90 119) Median 501 samples/min (p10 497 – p90 502) 7 runs, 22 Jul 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 108 (p10 100 – p90 119) Median 26.4k points (p10 24.4k – p90 28.9k) 6 runs, 2 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 114 Median 1,920 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 112 Median 7,500 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 98.0 Median 50.8k points Source average of 205 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5GB MTCinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…PassMark CPU Mark05010013411910811411298.0Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 134 (p10 130 – p90 135) Median 522 samples/min (p10 507 – p90 527) 8 runs, 10 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 119 (p10 118 – p90 119) Median 501 samples/min (p10 497 – p90 502) 7 runs, 22 Jul 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 108 (p10 100 – p90 119) Median 26.4k points (p10 24.4k – p90 28.9k) 6 runs, 2 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 114 Median 1,920 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 112 Median 7,500 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 98.0 Median 50.8k points Source average of 205 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (CPU)4522507–527samples/min8 runs13410 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026
Blender (CPU)5501497–502samples/min7 runs11922 Jul 2026 – 3 Oct 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core726.4k24.4k–28.9kpoints6 runs1082 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)20241,920–points1 avg.1146 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)20267,500–points1 avg.1126 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent50.8k–points205 avg.98.06 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

Geekbench Single-CoreCinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) 2024Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) 2026PassMark Single Thread010203040506053.755.046.550.8Geekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 53.7 (p10 53.1 – p90 55.2) Median 2,411 points (p10 2,385 – p90 2,482) 6 runs, 2 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 55.0 Median 130 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 46.5 Median 440 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 50.8 Median 4,192 points Source average of 205 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
GB STCinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark ST020406053.755.046.550.8Geekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 53.7 (p10 53.1 – p90 55.2) Median 2,411 points (p10 2,385 – p90 2,482) 6 runs, 2 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 55.0 Median 130 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 46.5 Median 440 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 50.8 Median 4,192 points Source average of 205 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Geekbench Single-Core72,4112,385–2,482points6 runs53.72 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)2024130–points1 avg.55.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)2026440–points1 avg.46.56 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent4,192–points205 avg.50.86 Nov 2026

CPU creative apps, by benchmark

Puget Bench for After EffectsPuget Bench for PhotoshopPuget Bench for Premiere ProPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.10102030405060708038.652.364.877.166.5Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 38.6 Median 6,898 points Source average of 17 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 52.3 Median 9,353 points Source average of 35 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 64.8 Median 10.9k points Source average of 43 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 Index 77.1 Median 11.2k points Source average of 26 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 66.5 Median 108.5k points Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Puget Bench for Af…Puget Bench for Ph…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Da…Puget Bench for Da…02040608038.652.364.877.166.5Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 38.6 Median 6,898 points Source average of 17 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 52.3 Median 9,353 points Source average of 35 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 64.8 Median 10.9k points Source average of 43 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 Index 77.1 Median 11.2k points Source average of 26 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 66.5 Median 108.5k points Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Puget Bench for After EffectsAfter Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.16,898–points17 avg.38.66 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for PhotoshopPhotoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.09,353–points35 avg.52.36 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.110.9k–points43 avg.64.86 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.211.2k–points26 avg.77.16 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1108.5k–points15 avg.66.56 Nov 2026

GPU compute, by benchmark

Blender (GPU) 4Blender (GPU) 5Geekbench Metal02040608061.861.082.4Blender (GPU), version 4 Index 61.8 (p10 57.2 – p90 74.5) Median 2,838 samples/min (p10 2,627 – p90 3,424) 8 runs, 10 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (GPU), version 5 Index 61.0 (p10 59.2 – p90 71.7) Median 2,859 samples/min (p10 2,775 – p90 3,364) 14 runs, 29 Apr 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Metal, version unknown Index 82.4 Median 200.4k points Source average, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser
Blender (GPU) 4Blender (GPU) 5GB Metal02040608061.861.082.4Blender (GPU), version 4 Index 61.8 (p10 57.2 – p90 74.5) Median 2,838 samples/min (p10 2,627 – p90 3,424) 8 runs, 10 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (GPU), version 5 Index 61.0 (p10 59.2 – p90 71.7) Median 2,859 samples/min (p10 2,775 – p90 3,364) 14 runs, 29 Apr 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Metal, version unknown Index 82.4 Median 200.4k points Source average, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (GPU)42,8382,627–3,424samples/min8 runs61.810 Nov 2025 – 7 Mar 2026
Blender (GPU)52,8592,775–3,364samples/min14 runs61.029 Apr 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Geekbench Metalunknown200.4k–pointsavg.82.46 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
10610811011211420Sep274Oct1118251Nov8152026-09 111 index 6 samples2026-11 109 index 10 samples
106108110112114Oct2026Nov2026-09 111 index 6 samples2026-11 109 index 10 samples
GPU compute index
monthly
65.070.075.080.02024202520262023-11 80.7 index 5 samples2024-02 80.0 index 10 samples2024-11 66.2 index 6 samples2025-01 78.0 index 5 samples2026-09 71.4 index 5 samples
65.070.075.080.02024202520262023-11 80.7 index 5 samples2024-02 80.0 index 10 samples2024-11 66.2 index 6 samples2025-01 78.0 index 5 samples2026-09 71.4 index 5 samples
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, quarterly
480500520Jan2024AprJulOctJan2025AprJulOctJan20262023-Q4 507 samples/min 7 samples2024-Q1 504 samples/min 10 samples2024-Q3 493 samples/min 5 samples2024-Q4 503 samples/min 7 samples2025-Q1 506 samples/min 7 samples2025-Q2 496 samples/min 5 samples2026-Q1 522 samples/min 6 samples
4805005202024202520262023-Q4 507 samples/min 7 samples2024-Q1 504 samples/min 10 samples2024-Q3 493 samples/min 5 samples2024-Q4 503 samples/min 7 samples2025-Q1 506 samples/min 7 samples2025-Q2 496 samples/min 5 samples2026-Q1 522 samples/min 6 samples
Blender (GPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
2,6002,8003,0003,200Jan2024AprJulOctJan20252023-11 3,219 samples/min 5 samples2024-02 3,193 samples/min 10 samples2024-11 2,641 samples/min 6 samples2025-01 3,114 samples/min 5 samples
2,6002,8003,0003,200Jan2024AprJulOctJan20252023-11 3,219 samples/min 5 samples2024-02 3,193 samples/min 10 samples2024-11 2,641 samples/min 6 samples2025-01 3,114 samples/min 5 samples
Blender (GPU) 5
samples/min, quarterly
2,7002,7502,8002,8502,9002,950Jun2026JulAug2026-Q2 2,783 samples/min 6 samples2026-Q3 2,870 samples/min 6 samples
2,7002,7502,8002,8502,9002,950Jun2026JulAug2026-Q2 2,783 samples/min 6 samples2026-Q3 2,870 samples/min 6 samples

Sources

Blender Open Data37 runs5 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser12 runs · 1 average6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)4 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench5 averages6 Nov 2026