M2 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar M2

#211

M2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

110%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

102%

#34

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

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100%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

94%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

89%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M2	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M2	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

M2

The M2 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 June 2022 (3 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.48 GHz. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,933 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,777 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The M2 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.48 GHz on the M2 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U (base: 2.424 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is built on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 scores 14,933 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U's 14,777 — a 1.1% lead for the M2.

Feature	M2	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.48 GHz	4.1 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.424 GHz+43%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	20 MB+3900%	512 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	14,933+1%	14,777