Apple M2 Pro
- Boost/Base Clock:
- 3.49 GHz / 2.42 GHz
- Core/Thread Count:
- 12 Core / 12 Thread (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency)
- Cache:
- 24MB L2 + 4MB L1
- TDP:
- 30 Watts
- CPU Process Node:
- 5 Nanometers
- CPU Series:
- Apple Silicon
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
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Apple M2 Pro Review
Launched in early 2023, the Apple M2 Pro is a 12-core System-on-Chip (8 performance cores plus 4 efficiency cores) built on an enhanced 5nm process within a 30 Watt TDP, found in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro and the Mac mini.
The M2 Pro adds two efficiency cores over the M1 Pro's layout while raising clocks and cache, and it pairs with either the 16-core or 19-core GPU configuration covered separately in this catalog's graphics-cards listings. It was also the first Pro-tier chip to reach the Mac mini, previously a base-M-chip-only machine.
More Efficiency Cores, More Cache
The move from the M1 Pro's 8+2 core layout to the M2 Pro's 8+4 adds meaningful background-task throughput, while the larger 24MB shared cache reduces memory stalls in sustained creative workloads.
First Pro Chip in the Mac mini
The M2 Pro brought Pro-tier CPU and GPU performance to Apple's compact desktop for the first time, a genuine expansion of what the Mac mini could be used for.
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 multi-core scores around 14,500 represent a real step up from the M1 Pro's roughly 12,000, driven mainly by the extra efficiency cores and higher clocks.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Apple Silicon |
| Product Line | Other |
| Model Number | M2 Pro |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Apple Silicon, Second Generation |
| Socket Status | Mature |
| Process Node | 5 nm |
| Process Node | 5 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | No |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.42 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.49 GHz |
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 30 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
|---|
Commercial
| Retail Availability | Soldered Only |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Core/Thread Count | 12 Core / 12 Thread (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 30 W |
| Cache | 24MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro or Mac mini buyers who need sustained multi-core performance for professional creative or development work, in either the 16-core or 19-core GPU configuration.
Not for
- Buyers who don't need more than base-M2-level performance.
- Buyers needing the largest available GPU and memory bandwidth — the M2 Max goes further.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Apple M2 Pro?
The Apple M2 Pro is a processor from Apple. Key specs: Boost/Base Clock 3.49 GHz / 2.42 GHz, Core/Thread Count 12 Core / 12 Thread (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency), Cache 24MB L2 + 4MB L1, TDP 30 Watts, CPU Process Node 5 Nanometers.
Who is the Apple M2 Pro best suited to?
It suits 14-inch/16-inch macbook pro or mac mini buyers who need sustained multi-core performance for professional creative or development work, in either the 16-core or 19-core gpu configuration..
What are the drawbacks of the Apple M2 Pro?
It is a poor fit for buyers who don't need more than base-m2-level performance., buyers needing the largest available gpu and memory bandwidth — the m2 max goes further..