Intel Core i9-10900KF | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900KF or Apple M2 Max (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 i9-10900KF has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900KF was released in Q2/2020. The Apple M2 Max (30-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 (30-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-9900KF | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
Intel Core i9-11900KF | Successor | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900KF is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (5.30 GHz). The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (5.30 GHz) | 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 i9-10900KF | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M2 Max (30 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 480 |
-- | Shader | 3840 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
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 M2 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 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) can connect up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-10900KF has a TDP of 125 W, that of the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is 45 W. |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900KF has a 20.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-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 1200 | 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 |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
472 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
3.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900KF | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |