Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon W-2170B | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Intel Xeon W-2170B 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 W-2170B which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Xeon W (83) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
M3 | Architecture | Skylake W |
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 W-2170B clocks with 2.50 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-2170B |
16 | Cores | 14 |
16 | Threads | 28 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.50 GHz (4.30 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 W-2170B |
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 W-2170B supports a maximum of 512 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-2170B |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 512 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 19.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon W-2170B is 140 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 W-2170B |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 140 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 W-2170B is at 19.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-2170B |
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, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 2066 |
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 | Q3/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
2.50 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Intel Xeon W-2170B |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Apple iMac Pro (2017) |