Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) and the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) 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 Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Broadcom BCM (3) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Broadcom BCM2712 (1) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
M3 | Architecture | Cortex-A76 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) clocks with 1.00 GHz (2.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
14 | Cores | 4 |
14 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (2.40 GHz) 4x Cortex-A76 |
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 | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
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 | Broadcom VideoCore VII |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
480 | Compute units | 8 |
3840 | Shader | 128 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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 | Broadcom VideoCore VII |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 4 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has a TDP of 50 W. The TDP of the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) is 12 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 | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
50 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 88 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
3 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-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 | Windows 11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | 79 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
Broadcom VideoCore VII @ 0.80 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Raspberry Pi 5 B |