Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Intel Core i9-10850K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) and the Intel Core i9-10850K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) 20 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Intel Core i9-10850K which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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Apple M series (23) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000 (43) |
1 | Generation | 10 |
M1 | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Ultra (60-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) is a 20 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-10850K clocks with 3.60 GHz (5.20 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10850K |
20 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz (5.20 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x 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 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10850K |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
768 | Compute units | 24 |
6144 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 Ultra (48 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU), while the Intel Core i9-10850K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10850K |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has a TDP of 60 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-10850K is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10850K |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 250 W @ 56 s |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 95 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) has 52.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-10850K is at 22.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10850K |
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 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1200 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | 446 $ |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU) | Intel Core i9-10850K |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Unknown |