Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Apple A10X Fusion | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Apple A10X Fusion and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) 16 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple A10X Fusion which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Apple A10/A10X (2) |
3 | Generation | 10 |
M3 | Architecture | A10 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | Apple A9X |
-- | Successor | Apple A12Z Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple A10X Fusion clocks with 2.36 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
16 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | 1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
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 (40 Core) | GPU | Apple A10X |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
3 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 1 |
640 | Compute units | 48 |
5120 | Shader | 384 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 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 (40 Core) | GPU | Apple A10X |
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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU), while the Apple A10X Fusion supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Apple A10X Fusion is 8 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Apple A10X Fusion is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
3 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 | iOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Apple A10X Fusion
2.36 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Apple A10X Fusion |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |