Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 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 E5-1680 v2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon E5 (71) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E5 v2 (15) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
M3 | Architecture | Ivy Bridge EP |
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 E5-1680 v2 clocks with 3.00 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (3.90 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 E5-1680 v2 |
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 E5-1680 v2 supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 40 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 is 130 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 E5-1680 v2 |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 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 E5-1680 v2 is at 25.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
3 nm | Technology | 22 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, AVX |
-- | Socket | LGA 2011 |
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 | Q3/2013 |
-- | Release price | 1723 $ |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
3.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
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