Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | AMD FX-4150 | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (38-GPU) or AMD FX-4150 - 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 (38-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 (38-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. The AMD FX-4150 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4150 was released in Q2/2012. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
M2 | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD FX-4150 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.90 GHz (4.10 GHz). |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD FX-4150 |
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 | 3.90 GHz (4.10 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 (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD FX-4150 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M2 Max (38 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
608 | Compute units | -- |
4864 | 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. |
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Apple M2 Max (38 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 (38-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD FX-4150 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD FX-4150 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
32 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W, that of the AMD FX-4150 is 95 W. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD FX-4150 |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a 36.00 MB cache, while the AMD FX-4150 cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD FX-4150 |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
-- | Socket | AM3+ |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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AMD FX-4150
3.90 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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AMD FX-4150
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | AMD FX-4150 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |