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Apple M2 vs Apple M5 Max: Comparison

Apple M2 and Apple M5 Max differ on cache: Apple M2 at 16MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M5 Max at 40MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M5 Max ahead on that measure.

Specs

Specification
Apple M2
Apple M2
Apple M5 Max
Apple M5 Max
BrandAppleApple
Form FactorLaptopLaptop
Model NumberM2M5 Max
Core/Thread Count8 Core / 8 Thread (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency)16 Core / 16 Thread (12 Performance + 4 Efficiency)
TDP20 W50 W
Cache16MB L2 + 4MB L140MB L2 + 4MB L1
SeriesApple SiliconApple Silicon
CPU Process Node5 Nanometers3 Nanometers (Enhanced)
ArchitectureApple Silicon, Second GenerationApple Silicon, Fifth Generation

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