Intel Core Ultra 5 135H | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the Apple M2 Max (38-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 M2 Max (38-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Meteor Lake H | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 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 Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
14 | Cores | 12 |
18 | Threads | 12 |
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 | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
1.20 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
0.70 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
C-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 Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Intel AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 M2 Max (38 Core) |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 5 |
128 | Compute units | 608 |
1024 | Shader | 4864 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 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 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 | 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 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 Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 96 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 | 36.00 MB |
18.00 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 Ultra 5 135H has a TDP of 28 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 Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
115 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
65 W | TDP up | -- |
20 W | TDP down | -- |
110 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 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 Ultra 5 135H | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-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, iPadOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14,771 CB R23 MC @ 66 W |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
14C 18T @ 1.70 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 Ultra 5 135H | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |