Intel Core i7-14700KF | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-14700KF or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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 i7-14700KF has 20 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.60 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-14700KF was released in Q4/2023. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | 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 i7-13700KF | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-14700KF has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 3.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-14700KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
20 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
2.50 GHz (4.30 GHz) 12x 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 i7-14700KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-14700KF or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 640 |
-- | Shader | 5120 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 128 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 (40 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 i7-14700KF can use up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports up to 128 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 i7-14700KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
33.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 125 W, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-14700KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-14700KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has 61.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-14700KF | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-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 i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
33,572 CB R23 MC @ 209 W |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-14700KF
20C 28T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-14700KF | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |