Intel Core Ultra 5 135H | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H 14 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Meteor Lake H | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 18 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
14 | Cores | 10 |
18 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) 4x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
1.20 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
0.70 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
C-Core | -- |
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 Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 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 Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) | GPU | Apple M1 Max (32 Core) |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 5 |
128 | Compute units | 512 |
1024 | Shader | 4096 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12.2 | 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 Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) | GPU | Apple M1 Max (32 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 | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, while the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
115 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
65 W | TDP up | -- |
20 W | TDP down | -- |
110 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | 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 |
BGA 2049 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14,771 CB R23 MC @ 66 W |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 1.70 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 Ultra 5 135H | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |