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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Intel Core i9-12900HK | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Intel Core i9-12900HK - 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 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900HK was released in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series | Family | Intel Core i9 |
Apple M1 | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H |
1 | Generation | 12 |
M1 | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900HK |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 3.20 GHz while the Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900HK is at 2.06 GHz. |
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20 | Cores | 14 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
2.06 GHz 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Intel Core i9-12900HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
1.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz | |
1 | GPU Generation | 13 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
1024 | Execution units | 96 |
8192 | Shader | 768 |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
DirectX Version | 12.1 | |
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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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 Ultra (64-GPU) can use up to 128 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 819.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-12900HK supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 11.50 MB |
L3 Cache | 24.00 MB | |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
PCIe lanes | 28 | |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 W, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 52.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-12900HK is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 52.00 MB cache. |
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5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | BGA 1744 |
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 | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 635 $ |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.45 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Unknown |