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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Intel Core i9-13900HX | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (38-GPU) or Intel Core i9-13900HX - 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 i9-13900HX has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-13900HX was released in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (30) | Family | Intel Core i9 (81) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 13000H (26) |
2 | Generation | 13 |
M2 | Architecture | Raptor Lake H |
Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-12900HX |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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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 i9-13900HX has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (5.40 GHz). |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
12 | Cores | 24 |
12 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (5.40 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 1.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 16x 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 (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.65 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | 13 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
608 | Compute units | 32 |
4864 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
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 / Encode |
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 i9-13900HX can connect up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 36.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 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 i9-13900HX is 55 W. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 157 W |
-- | TDP up | 86 W |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a 36.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-13900HX cache has a total of 68.00 MB. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
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 | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.65 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
30,320 CB R23 MC @ 158 W |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |