Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Intel Pentium 2129Y | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (30-GPU) or Intel Pentium 2129Y - 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 Pentium 2129Y has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Pentium 2129Y was released in Q1/2013. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 2000 (5) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
M2 | Architecture | Ivy Bridge 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 Pentium 2129Y has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2129Y is at 1.10 GHz. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 2129Y |
12 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 1.10 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. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 2129Y |
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 Pentium 2129Y 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 HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 7 |
5 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
480 | Compute units | 6 |
3840 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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 HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
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 Pentium 2129Y supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 2129Y |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W, while the Intel Pentium 2129Y has a TDP of 10 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 Pentium 2129Y |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The Intel Pentium 2129Y is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 2129Y |
5 nm | Technology | 22 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 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1023 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 0.85 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
1.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 2129Y
2C 2T @ 1.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Intel Pentium 2129Y |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |