Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) vs Intel Core i5-10500E

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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 Intel Core i5-10500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) Name Intel Core i5-10500E
Apple M series Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 10
Apple M1 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-10500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10500E is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2x Icestorm Cores B None
8x Firestorm Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.1 GHz
10 Threads 12
No Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-10500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2021 Release date Q4/2017
-- Direct X 12
Apple M1 Max (32 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
5 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
4096 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
512 Execution units 24
1 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 / Encode
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 / Encode
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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
409.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
60 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
30 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core i5-10500E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2021 Release date Q2/2020
APL 1104 Part Number --
28.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
M1 Architecture Comet Lake S
5 nm Technology 14 nm
Socket LGA 1200
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 195 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB