Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Intel Core i9-12900HK | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (38-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 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 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 (25) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H (23) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
M2 | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900HK |
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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 Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
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 | 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 | 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 |
608 | Compute units | 96 |
4864 | 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 (38 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 (38-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900HK can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
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 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 Intel Core i9-12900HK is 45 W. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a 36.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK cache has a total of 35.50 MB. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
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, 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 | 635 $ |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.45 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
2.50 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |