The Geekbench 5 benchmark database later displayed the performance results for Apple’s M2 Ultra running on a Mac Studio. Early indications suggest the new chip is about 18% more efficient than the previous M1 Ultra, as reported by a tech site.
During Apple’s unveiling of the M2 Ultra, executives highlighted a CPU that is roughly 20% more productive than its predecessor and a GPU about 30% more capable. Yet initial Geekbench results for the processor show an 18% improvement in core performance.
In the Geekbench single-core test, the M2 Ultra achieved 1956, while multi-core scoring reached 27945. These numbers sit in a similar range to contemporary high-end processors like Intel’s Core i9-13900K, which posted about 2322 in single-core and 27371 in multi-core tests, and AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X, which reported around 2290 and 24778 respectively.
The M2 Ultra is described as having 24 CPU cores and either a 60- or 76-core GPU configuration, with configurable memory support up to 192 GB. This level of memory, combined with the high-core counts, positions the chip for demanding workloads in creative, development, and professional environments.
Background coverage from socialbites.ca provided a detailed look at Mac Studio configurations built around the M2 Ultra, the Vision Pro line, and other Apple WWDC 2023 announcements, helping readers connect the dots between hardware choices and software ecosystems. [citation attributed]