Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Max (32-GPU) or Samsung Exynos 7870 - 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 Samsung Exynos 7870 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 7870 was released in Q1/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 7570/7870/7880 (4) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
M1 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 7870 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
10 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.60 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.60 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
5 nm | Technology | 28nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
512 | Compute units | 1 |
4096 | Shader | 16 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 Samsung Exynos 7870 can connect up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 Samsung Exynos 7870 is --. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has a 28.00 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 7870 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
ARM Mali-T830 MP1 @ 0.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
1.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7870
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
Unknown |