Intel Core i7-6700K | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6700K or Apple M1 Max (32-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 i7-6700K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6700K was released in Q3/2015. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 6000 (24) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake S | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-4770K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-7700K | Successor | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6700K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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 i7-6700K | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | Apple M1 Max (32 Core) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 5 |
24 | Compute units | 512 |
192 | Shader | 4096 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 HD Graphics 530 | GPU | Apple M1 Max (32 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6700K supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-6700K has a TDP of 91 W, that of the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is 45 W. |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6700K has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) cache has a total of 28.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
14 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 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1151 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
420 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |