Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) vs Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) or Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 10 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 10 threads concurrently.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) Name Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
Apple M series Family Apple M series
1 Generation 1
Apple M1 Group Apple M1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel.
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.06 GHz
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.2 GHz
2x Icestorm Cores B 2x Icestorm
8x Firestorm Cores A 8x Firestorm
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
10 Threads 10
No Hyperthreading No
10 CPU Cores 10
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Max (32 Core), which has 4096 texture shaders
and 512 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Max (24 Core), which has 3072 texture shaders
and 384 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2021
-- Direct X --
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) GPU name Apple M1 Max (24 Core)
5 nm Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
4096 Shaders 3072
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
512 Execution units 384
1 Generation 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS AI specifications 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS
Apple Neural Engine AI hardware Apple Neural Engine
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
409.6 GB/s Bandwidth 409.6 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type LPDDR5-6400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
60 W TDP up 60 W
-- Tjunction max --
30 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 30 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2021
APL 1104 Part Number APL 1104
28.0 MB L2-Cache 28.0 MB
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization Apple Virtualization Framework
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
M1 Architecture M1
5 nm Technology 5 nm
Socket
macOS Operating systems macOS
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
22255
22255
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
22255
22255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
12693
12693
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
12693
12693

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
12439
12439
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
12439
12439

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
12402
12402
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
12402
12402

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
2397
2397
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
2397
2397

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
1783
1783
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
1783
1783

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
1534
1534
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
1534
1534

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
192
192
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.2 GHz
192
192