Intel Core i7-2600 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-2600 and the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-2600 4 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge 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 i7-2600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-2600 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 i7-2600 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
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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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.35 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 2 |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 5 |
6 | Compute units | 608 |
48 | Shader | 4864 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
10.1 | 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 HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-2600, while the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-2600 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-2600 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is 40 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-2600 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2600 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-2600 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1155 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.35 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2600
3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.40 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 i7-2600 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |