Apple Launches M2 Processor

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Apple has launched it's latest processor, the M2. Featuring a revised cache and core structure, Apple claims that the M2 is 18 percent faster on CPU tasks, 40% faster at Neural Engine tasks, and a 35 percent more powerful GPU. Additionally, Apple has reworked the integrated memory controller to provide 50 percent more bandwidth, with up to a 24GB shared memory pool at 100GB/s bandwidth. Additionally, playback for ProRes video at 8K is now built in, with a new image signal processor to provide better image noise reduction.

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Apple will initially ship the M2 in the redesigned MacBook Air and the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro.

You can checkout Apples M2's product page by CLICKING HERE.

Personally, I haven't used an Apple computer full time since the 1990s, unless you count the iPad mini or iPhone. Still, it's good to see other processing options other than Intel and AMD. More competition is always good.

 

[GuilleAcoustic]

Here's a picture of an Apple M2 screw .... (sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[Skripka]

Way to go Apple, embrarassing the hell out of the other guy. Not just in the OS, but now in exposing the ridiculous power inefficiencies of x86. I think Intel has learned to stop just cranking amps/volts and clocks....but both AMD and Intel are still woefully inefficient compared to Apple chips.

 

[BaK]

So that we will have to buy a special tool!

(sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[GuilleAcoustic]

ROFL, took me a minute to notice the special tool shape