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Apple M2 vs Apple M6: Comparison
Apple M2 and Apple M6 differ on cache: Apple M2 at 16MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M6 at 18MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M6 ahead on that measure. They match on form factor and tdp.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M2 | M6 |
| Core/Thread Count | 8 Core / 8 Thread (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 12 Core / 12 Thread (6 Performance + 6 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 20 W | 20 W |
| Cache | 16MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 18MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 5 Nanometers | 2 Nanometers |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, Second Generation | Apple Silicon, Sixth Generation |




