Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Core i7-7700K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Intel Core i7-7700K 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 Intel Core i7-7700K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000 (17) |
3 | Generation | 7 |
M3 | Architecture | Kaby Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6700K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-8700K |
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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 Intel Core i7-7700K clocks with 4.20 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7700K |
16 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 4.20 GHz (4.50 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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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 (40 Core) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
3 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
640 | Compute units | 24 |
5120 | Shader | 192 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core i7-7700K supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7700K |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-1600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 91 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 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 91 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 Intel Core i7-7700K is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1151 |
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 | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | 350 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Core i7-7700K |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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