Intel Xeon w5-3425 | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon w5-3425 and the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon w5-3425 12 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Xeon W-3400 (8) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Sapphire Rapids-WS | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Xeon W-3225 | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon w5-3425 is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon w5-3425 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (4.60 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 Xeon w5-3425 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 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 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 & PCIeUp to 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon w5-3425, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon w5-3425 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR5-4800 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
112 | PCIe lanes | -- |
441.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon w5-3425 has a TDP of 270 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is 57 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon w5-3425 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
270 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
324 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
103 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon w5-3425 has 30.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Xeon w5-3425 | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
10 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, AMX | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 4677 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1189 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
3.20 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
Intel Xeon w5-3425
12C 24T @ 3.20 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 Xeon w5-3425 | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |