Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Intel Xeon E-2356G | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Max (32-GPU) or Intel Xeon E-2356G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. The Intel Xeon E-2356G has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E-2356G was released in Q3/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon E (44) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E-2300 (10) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
M1 | Architecture | Rocket Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The Intel Xeon E-2356G has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2356G |
10 | Cores | 6 |
10 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (5.00 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2356G |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M1 Max (32 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 12 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
512 | Compute units | 64 |
4096 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Apple M1 Max (32 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E-2356G can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2356G |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has a TDP of 45 W, that of the Intel Xeon E-2356G is 80 W. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2356G |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has a 28.00 MB cache, while the Intel Xeon E-2356G cache has a total of 15.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2356G |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1200 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
Intel UHD Graphics P750 @ 1.30 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
3.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Intel Xeon E-2356G |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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