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Intel Core i9-13900K | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-13900K and the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-13900K 24 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (81) | Family | Apple M series (30) |
Intel Core i 13000 (18) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
13 | Generation | 2 |
Raptor Lake S | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop | Segment | Notebook |
Intel Core i9-12900K | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Intel Core i9-14900K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz). The processor can compute 32 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 i9-13900K | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
2.20 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
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 i9-13900K | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 5 |
32 | Compute units | 608 |
256 | Shader | 4864 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 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 UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-13900K, 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 i9-13900K | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-13900K has a TDP of 125 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 i9-13900K | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13900K has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 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 i9-13900K | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
10 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, 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 |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
589 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
39,652 CB R23 MC @ 252 W |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.00 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 i9-13900K | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |