Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonRaspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) 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 Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) was released in 06/2019. 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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Broadcom BCM (3) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Broadcom BCM2711 (1) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A72 | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) is 1.50 GHz while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 16 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 |
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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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) or Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Broadcom VideoCore VI | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 5 |
4 | Compute units | 640 |
64 | Shader | 5120 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | 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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Broadcom VideoCore VI | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) can use up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) is 7.5 W, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
7.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
3 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) is manufactured in 28 nm and has 1.00 MB cache. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
28 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11 (ARM), Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
06/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
Broadcom VideoCore VI @ 0.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
1.50 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 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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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Raspberry Pi 4 B | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |