Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 7270 | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 Max (38-GPU) or Samsung Exynos 7270 - 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 Samsung Exynos 7270 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 7270 was released in Q3/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 7570/7870/7880 (4) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
M2 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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 Samsung Exynos 7270 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7270 |
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 | 1.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
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 | Samsung Exynos 7270 |
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 | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.60 GHz |
2 | GPU Generation | Midgard 3 |
5 nm | Technology | 28nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
608 | Compute units | 1 |
4864 | Shader | 16 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 |
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 | Decode / Encode |
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 Samsung Exynos 7270 can connect up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7270 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR3-667 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
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 Samsung Exynos 7270 is --. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7270 |
40 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 7270 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7270 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
ARM Mali-T720 MP1 @ 0.60 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
1.00 GHz |
Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7270
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 7270 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Unknown |