Intel Core i5-14600KF | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-14600KF or Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-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 i5-14600KF has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-14600KF was released in Q4/2023. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 14 cores with 14 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 14000 (23) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
14 | Generation | 3 |
Raptor Lake S Refresh | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-13600KF | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 14 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-14600KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
14 | Cores | 14 |
20 | Threads | 14 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz) 6x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
2.60 GHz (4.00 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-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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Intel Core i5-14600KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 Max (30 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 480 |
-- | Shader | 3840 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 Max (30 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-14600KF supports a maximum of 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) can connect up to 96 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-14600KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 3 |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-14600KF has a TDP of 125 W, that of the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is 50 W. |
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Intel Core i5-14600KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 50 W |
181 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-14600KF has a 44.00 MB cache, while the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-14600KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-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 |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-14600KF
14C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-14600KF | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |