Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) vs Intel Xeon W-11155MLE

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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 Ultra (64-GPU) features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The Intel Xeon W-11155MLE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-11155MLE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) Name Intel Xeon W-11155MLE
Apple M series Family Intel Xeon W
1 Generation 11
Apple M1 Group Intel Xeon W-11000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 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 W-11155MLE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-11155MLE is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
None None 3.1 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Icestorm Cores B None
16x Firestorm Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.8 GHz
20 Threads 8
None None 2.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
20 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core), which has 8192 texture shaders
and 1024 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-11155MLE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-11155MLE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
-- Direct X 12
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU)
5 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
8192 Shaders 128
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1024 Execution units 16
1 Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

32 Neural cores @ 22 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 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 819.2 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
819.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 25 W watts.
120 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 W-11155MLE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2021
-- Part Number --
52.0 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 Tiger Lake H
5 nm Technology 10 nm
Socket BGA 1787
macOS Operating systems
-- Release price 242 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

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