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AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE vs Apple M1 Ultra: Comparison
AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE vs Apple M1 Ultra: the l2 cache difference
On l2 cache the spread is 83%, AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE 8 MB against Apple M1 Ultra 48 MB, so Apple M1 Ultra takes it. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 5.1 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 3.2 GHz on the Apple M1 Ultra. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 3.6 GHz on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 2.064 GHz on the Apple M1 Ultra. They differ on tdp too, 35 W on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 60 W on the Apple M1 Ultra. There is a split on release year as well, 2024 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 2022 on the Apple M1 Ultra.
Which should you buy, AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE or Apple M1 Ultra?
Buy the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE for IT-managed compact business PC fleets needing strong graphics 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 buyers running the most demanding local video, 3D, or scientific computing workloads that can use 20 CPU cores. It is not the one for typical everyday or light creative use, where the cost premium over the M1 Max isn't justified. Our rating of the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE (7.8/10): AMD's top low-power PRO APU chip for business fleets.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE and Apple M1 Ultra differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE versus 20 on the Apple M1 Ultra.
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE and Apple M1 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 7 8700GE
- AMD
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Apple
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Desktop
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Desktop
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 2024
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 2022
TDP
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 35 W
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 60 W
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Desktop
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Zen 4 PRO APU (Phoenix)
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Apple Silicon, First Generation
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 4 nm
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 5 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 8
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 20Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 8
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 16Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 0
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 4Best
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 16
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Yes
- Apple M1 Ultra
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 3.6 GHz
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 2.064 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 5.1 GHz
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 3.2 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 8 MB-83%
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 48 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- 35 W
- Apple M1 Ultra
- 60 W
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
- Yes
- Apple M1 Ultra
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 8700GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose M1 Ultra if you want the higher L2 cache (48 MB vs 8 MB).
Verdict
AMD Ryzen PRO 7 8700GE
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
AMD's top low-power PRO APU chip for business fleets.