Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Max (32-GPU) or Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 - 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 Platinum 8280 has 28 cores with 56 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 was released in Q3/2019. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
M1 | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
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 Platinum 8280 has 28 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 |
10 | Cores | 28 |
10 | Threads | 56 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (4.00 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 Platinum 8280 |
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 | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
512 | Compute units | -- |
4096 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 can connect up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 38.50 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 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 Platinum 8280 is 205 W. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 205 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has a 28.00 MB cache, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 cache has a total of 38.50 MB. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 |
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 3647 |
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 | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | 10009 $ |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
Unknown |