Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Intel Core i9-7980XE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) and the Intel Core i9-7980XE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) 14 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Intel Core i9-7980XE which has 18 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000X (9) |
3 | Generation | 7 |
M3 | Architecture | Skylake X |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-9980XE |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 14 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-7980XE clocks with 2.60 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
14 | Cores | 18 |
14 | Threads | 36 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | -- |
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 M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple M3 Max (30 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
480 | Compute units | -- |
3840 | Shader | -- |
Yes | 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 M3 Max (30 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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 3 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU), while the Intel Core i9-7980XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 44 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 43.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has a TDP of 50 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-7980XE is 165 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
50 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-7980XE is at 25.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
3 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 2066 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
-- | Release price | 1999 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Unknown |