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AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE vs Apple M2 Ultra: Comparison
AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE vs Apple M2 Ultra l2 cache compared
On l2 cache the spread is 88%, AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE 6 MB against Apple M2 Ultra 48 MB, so Apple M2 Ultra takes it. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 5.0 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE versus 3.49 GHz on the Apple M2 Ultra. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 3.9 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE versus 2.42 GHz on the Apple M2 Ultra. They differ on tdp too, 35 W on the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE versus 60 W on the Apple M2 Ultra. Release year is not the same on both, 2024 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE versus 2023 on the Apple M2 Ultra.
Which should you buy, AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE or Apple M2 Ultra?
The AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE suits IT-managed compact business PC fleets and organizations needing AMD PRO security/manageability features, though it is the wrong buy for enthusiast DIY gaming builds and buyers who don't need PRO manageability features. it is not built for anyone needing a portable chip, this is desktop-only silicon. It is equally the pick for Mac Studio or Mac Pro buyers running the most demanding local video, 3D, or scientific computing workloads that can use 24 CPU cores. It is the wrong buy for buyers wanting Mac Pro-style PCIe GPU or storage expansion, Apple Silicon Mac Pros have no discrete GPU option. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE (7.5/10): A low-power PRO AM5 APU chip for business fleets.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE and Apple M2 Ultra differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 6 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE versus 24 on the Apple M2 Ultra.
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE and Apple M2 Ultra?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- AMD
- Apple M2 Ultra
- Apple
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- Desktop
- Apple M2 Ultra
- Desktop
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 2024
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 2023
TDP
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 35 W
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 60 W
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- Desktop
- Apple M2 Ultra
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- Zen 4 PRO APU (Phoenix)
- Apple M2 Ultra
- Apple Silicon, Second Generation
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 4 nm
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 5 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 6
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 24Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 6
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 16Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 0
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 8Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 12
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 24Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- Yes
- Apple M2 Ultra
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 3.9 GHz
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 2.42 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 5.0 GHz
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 3.49 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 6 MB-87%
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 48 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- 35 W
- Apple M2 Ultra
- 60 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- DDR5
- Apple M2 Ultra
- LPDDR5X
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
- Yes
- Apple M2 Ultra
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 8600GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose M2 Ultra if you want the higher L2 cache (48 MB vs 6 MB).
Verdict
AMD Ryzen PRO 5 8600GE
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A low-power PRO AM5 APU chip for business fleets.