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Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core?

For local LLM inference it generates 94.3 tokens/sec running llama2:7b at q4_0 under llama.cpp, per llama.cpp GitHub. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 50,950 points, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 12 community AI inference reports, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core, in generated tokens per second. Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama2:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 94.3 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub 2023-08-01
llama:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 94.3 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-22
llama2:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 88.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-10-01
llama3:8b q4_K_M llama.cpp 76.3 tok/s — XiongjieDai GPU-Benchmarks-on-LLM-Inference (GitHub) 2024-05-01
llama3:8b q4_K_M llama.cpp 76.3 tok/s — GitHub/XiongjieDai GPU-Benchmarks-on-LLM-Inference 2024-05-01
llama2:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 66.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub 2023-08-01
llama:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 66.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-22
llama2:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 62.1 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-10-01
llama2:7b FP16 llama.cpp 41.0 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub 2023-08-01
llama:7b FP16 llama.cpp 41.0 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-11-22
mixtral:8x22b q4_K_M mlx 18.0 tok/s — Kunal Ganglani LLM Benchmarks 2024-08-01
llama3.1:70b q5_K_M mlx 13.0 tok/s — Kunal Ganglani LLM Benchmarks 2024-08-01

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 50,950 points PassMark 2023-09-01
PassMark CPU Mark 50,892 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
Cinebench R23 multi 28,730 points XDA-Developers 2023-06-17
Cinebench R23 multi 28,665 points Engadget 2023-06-12
Cinebench R23 multi 27,095 points Tom's Hardware 2023-06-05
Geekbench 6 multi 21,453 points AppleInsider 2023-06-13
Geekbench 6 multi 21,413 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
PassMark Single Thread 4,208 points PassMark Software 2026-09-04
Geekbench 6 single 2,794 points AppleInsider 2023-06-13
Geekbench 6 single 2,776 points Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core best used for?
Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core is a processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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