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Apple M2 Max vs Ryzen 5 8640U

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Performance score

Apple M2 Max 2023 · 12/12 cores/threads
34.39
Ryzen 5 8640U 2024 · 6/12 cores/threads
34.00

Apple M2 Max and Ryzen 5 8640U are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Apple M2 Max
261+178 %

faster than 83% of tested · runs: 37

faster than 24% of tested · runs: 1

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Apple M2 MaxRyzen 5 8640U
Score (0–100) 34.39 34
Ranking position 215 226
Type Laptop Laptop
Manufacturer Apple AMD
Architecture Apple M2 (Avalanche / Blizzard) Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Release date Q1 2023 Q1 2024

Specifications

Apple M2 MaxRyzen 5 8640U
Cores 12 6
Threads 12 12
P + E cores 8 + 4 no data
Base clock no data 3.5 GHz
Boost clock 3.69 GHz 4.9 GHz
L3 cache no data 16 MB
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics no Radeon 760M
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Pros and cons

Apple M2 Max

  • more cores: 12 vs 6

Ryzen 5 8640U

  • 8% faster single core
  • newer: released in 2024
  • has integrated graphics (Radeon 760M)

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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