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Apple M2 vs Ryzen 5 7430U

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Performance score

Apple M2 2022 · 8/8 cores/threads
25.33
Ryzen 5 7430U 2023 · 6/12 cores/threads, 15 W
24.96

Apple M2 and Ryzen 5 7430U 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
111+22 %

faster than 29% of tested · runs: 63

faster than 23% of tested · runs: 6

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

Overview

Apple M2Ryzen 5 7430U
Score (0–100) 25.33 24.96
Ranking position 373 377
Power efficiency (0–100) no data 86.96
Type Laptop Laptop
Manufacturer Apple AMD
Architecture Apple M2 (Avalanche / Blizzard) Zen 3 (Barcelo R)
Release date Q2 2022 Q4 2023

Specifications

Apple M2Ryzen 5 7430U
Cores 8 6
Threads 8 12
P + E cores 4 + 4 no data
Base clock no data 2.3 GHz
Boost clock 3.49 GHz 4.3 GHz
L2 cache no data 3 MB
L3 cache no data 16 MB
Process node no data 7 nm
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics no AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Apple M2Ryzen 5 7430U
Socket no data FP6
TDP no data 15 W
Max temperature no data 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Apple M2Ryzen 5 7430U
Memory type no data DDR4
Memory channels no data 2
PCI Express version no data 3.0

Pros and cons

Apple M2

  • 13% faster single core
  • more cores: 8 vs 6

Ryzen 5 7430U

  • more threads: 12 vs 8
  • newer: released in 2023
  • has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics)

Other comparisons

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

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