Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 and the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 4 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Xeon E5 v2 (15) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge EP | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v3 | Successor | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 Max (30-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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (3.90 GHz) | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | 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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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 & PCIeUp to 256 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2, while the Apple M2 Max (30-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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
59.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
10.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 Max (30-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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 has 10.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
22 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 2011 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
280 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
3.70 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |