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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) and the Samsung Exynos 8890 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 Samsung Exynos 8890 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 8890 (1) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
M3 | Architecture | Exynos M1 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 8890 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
14 | Cores | 8 |
14 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.60 GHz 4x Exynos M1 (Mangoos) |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
3 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 2 |
480 | Compute units | 12 |
3840 | Shader | 192 |
Yes | 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 M3 Max (30 Core) | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 Samsung Exynos 8890 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4-1866 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | |
3 | Memory channels | 0 |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has a TDP of 50 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 8890 is --. 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 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
50 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 8890 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
3 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Android |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
ARM Mali-T880 MP12 @ 0.65 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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