Intel Core i9-9940X | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9940X was released in Q4/2018. 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 i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-7940X | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9940X is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
14 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
-- | 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 i9-9940X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 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 i9-9940X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-9940X has a TDP of 165 W, that of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is 57 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9940X has a 19.00 MB cache, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9940X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 2066 | 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 |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1387 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9940X
3.30 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.30 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 i9-9940X | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |