Samsung Exynos 7884 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonSamsung Exynos 7884 or Apple M2 Max (38-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 Samsung Exynos 7884 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 0 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 7884 was released in Q2/2018. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Samsung Exynos (47) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Samsung Exynos 7872/7884/7885/7904 (4) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Samsung Exynos 7884 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Samsung Exynos 7884 is 1.60 GHz while the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has 12 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is at 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Samsung Exynos 7884 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A73 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
1.35 GHz 6x Cortex-A53 |
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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Samsung Exynos 7884 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Samsung Exynos 7884 or Apple M2 Max (38-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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ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
0.77 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
Bifrost 1 | GPU Generation | 2 |
16 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 5 |
2 | Compute units | 608 |
32 | Shader | 4864 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 96 GB |
11 | 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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ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | GPU | Apple M2 Max (38 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Samsung Exynos 7884 can use up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) supports up to 96 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 409.6 GB/s. |
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Samsung Exynos 7884 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
LPDDR4-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 96 GB | |
0 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 32 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Samsung Exynos 7884 is --, while the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) has a TDP of 40 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Samsung Exynos 7884 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Samsung Exynos 7884 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Samsung Exynos 7884 | Characteristic | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.77 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
Apple M2 Max (38 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 7884
1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Samsung Exynos 7884
8C 8T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Samsung Exynos 7884 | Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |