Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | AMD Phenom II X4 975 | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (30-GPU) or AMD Phenom II X4 975 - 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 M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. The AMD Phenom II X4 975 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X4 975 was released in Q1/2011. |
||
Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
M2 | Architecture | Deneb (K10) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Successor | -- |
|
||
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X4 975 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 975 is at 3.60 GHz. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 975 |
12 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 975 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) or AMD Phenom II X4 975 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. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
480 | Compute units | -- |
3840 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 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. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30 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 M2 Max (30-GPU) can use up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 409.6 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X4 975 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 975 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
32 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W, while the AMD Phenom II X4 975 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 975 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X4 975 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
||
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 975 |
5 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
-- | Socket | AM3 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
3.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | AMD Phenom II X4 975 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |