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Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz

Explore Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.0/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz is a Laptop processor with 12 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 26736 and a single-thread rating of 4090.

CPU Mark26,736
592 samples
Single Thread4,090
Overall rank#707
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.0Very good

Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz is a Laptop processor with 12 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 26736 and a single-thread rating of 4090.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz is a Laptop released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 12 cores and 12 threads, a 26,736 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 26,736 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,090 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 12 cores and 12 threads, a 26,736 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHzApple26,843 points
02Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHzThis CPU26,736 points
03Apple M5 10 CoreApple26,731 points
04Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel26,687 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD26,662 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M5 10 CoreApple5,768 points
03Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHzThis CPU4,090 points
04Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel3,744 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD3,604 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M5 10 CoreApple954.7 Mark/W
02Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel593.0 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD493.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
334,754.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
15,634.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
14,752.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
355.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
73,179.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
57,632.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,616.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
40,916.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryLaptop
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads12 / 12
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.