Intel Core i3-12300 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12300 or Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12300 was released in Q1/2022. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300 is 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is at 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-12300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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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Intel Core i3-12300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-12300 or Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
12 | GPU Generation | 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 5 |
24 | Compute units | 608 |
192 | Shader | 4864 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
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 / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12300 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-12300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-12300 is 60 W, while the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-12300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12300 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-12300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
143 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12300
3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-12300 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |