Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon D-2799 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Intel Xeon D-2799 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 D-2799 which has 20 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon D (79) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Intel Xeon D-2700 (16) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
M3 | Architecture | Ice Lake |
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 D-2799 clocks with 2.40 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2799 |
16 | Cores | 20 |
16 | Threads | 40 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (3.40 GHz) 20x Sunny Cove |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | -- |
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 | Intel Xeon D-2799 |
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 | 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 D-2799 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2799 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 30.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 32 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon D-2799 is 129 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 D-2799 |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 129 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 D-2799 is at 30.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-2799 |
3 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | BGA 2579 |
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 | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 2009 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-2799
20C 40T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon D-2799 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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