Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 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 Xeon CPU Max 9462 which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
M3 | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Xeon CPU Max 9462 clocks with 2.70 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 |
16 | Cores | 32 |
16 | Threads | 64 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.50 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 Xeon CPU Max 9462 |
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 | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | |
5 | Max. displays | |
640 | Compute units | -- |
5120 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 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 (40 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 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 Xeon CPU Max 9462 supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 75.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 80 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 315.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 is 350 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 Xeon CPU Max 9462 |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 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 Xeon CPU Max 9462 is at 75.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 |
3 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 4677 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 7995 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
2.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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