Apple M2 8 Core
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Apple M2 8 Core is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1299.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 71% faster and its entry price is $200 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M2 8 Core a good processor?

The Apple M2 8 Core is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 168 of 288 and delivers 25.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Apple M2 8 Core from?

Apple M2 8 Core came out in 2022.

What is the Intel equivalent of Apple M2 8 Core?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i5-1240P.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M2 8 Core cost?

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1299.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 71% faster and its entry price is $200 lower.

Specs

Model M2 8 Core
Family Apple Silicon
Cores 8

Performance summary

#168 of 288
Relative performance 25.0%
Laptops 1
Price from $1299
Average price $1299

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1099 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From $1355 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From $1312 Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From $1099 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $880

Laptops with Apple M2 8 Core:

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  • Apple MacBook Air M2 15.3" 8 GB 256 Midnight MQKW3

    3 years ago

    Apple MacBook Air M2 15.3" 8 GB 256 Midnight MQKW3
    Apple Silicon M2 8 Core
    15.3" 2880x1864 Liquid Retina IPS 60Hz
    256GB SSD Soldered
    8GB Unified memory
    macOS
    Apple M2 10-Core GPU
    8
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    In 1 store
    $1299

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