Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Intel Core i7-1280P | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (30-GPU) or Intel Core i7-1280P - 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 Intel Core i7-1280P has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-1280P was released in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
M2 | Architecture | Alder Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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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 Intel Core i7-1280P has 14 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1280P is at 1.80 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1280P |
12 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz (4.80 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.30 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
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 M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1280P |
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 Intel Core i7-1280P 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 M2 Max (30 Core) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 13 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 4 |
480 | Compute units | 96 |
3840 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 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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Apple M2 Max (30 Core) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
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 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 Intel Core i7-1280P supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1280P |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 11.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W, while the Intel Core i7-1280P has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1280P |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 64 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-1280P is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 35.50 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1280P |
5 nm | Technology | 10 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 | BGA 1744 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.45 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
1.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1280P
14C 20T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Intel Core i7-1280P |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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