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 Intel Xeon Platinum 8352M features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
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| Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| Apple M1 Max (32-GPU) |
Name |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8352M |
| Apple M series |
Family |
Intel Xeon Platinum |
| 1 |
Generation |
3 |
| Apple M1 |
Group |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 |
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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 Xeon Platinum 8352M has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8352M is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
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| None |
None |
3.5 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 |
2.3 GHz |
| 10 |
Threads |
64 |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 10 |
CPU Cores |
32 |
| None |
None |
32x |
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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 Xeon Platinum 8352M does not have integrated graphics.
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| 1.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
| Q3/2021 |
Release date |
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Direct X |
-- |
| Apple M1 Max (32 Core) |
GPU name |
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| 5 nm |
Technology |
-- |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 4096 |
Shaders |
-- |
| 32.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| 512 |
Execution units |
-- |
| 1 |
Generation |
-- |
| -- |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
AI specifications |
-- |
| Apple Neural Engine |
AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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| Decode |
AVC |
-- |
| Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
| Decode |
VP8 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
| No |
AV1 |
-- |
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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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 4 |
Memory channels |
8 |
| 64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
6.0 TB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| No |
ECC |
Yes |
| 409.6 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
204.8 GB/s |
| LPDDR5-6400 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200 |
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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 185 W watts.
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| 60 W |
TDP up |
None |
| -- |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 30 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
185 W |
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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 Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 48.0 MB cache.
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| Q3/2021 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
| 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, AVX-512 |
| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| M1 |
Architecture |
Ice Lake |
| 5 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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Socket |
LGA 4189 |
| macOS |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| -- |
Release price |
3864 $ |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
48.0 MB |
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