Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) vs Intel Core i9-10910

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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) or Apple M1 Max (24-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 (24-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 i9-10910 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10910, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Apple M1 Group Intel Core i 10000
1 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) Name Intel Core i9-10910
Apple M series Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 Max (24-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 i9-10910 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10910 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
10 Threads 20
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 10x
10 CPU Cores 10
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Firestorm Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
2x Icestorm Cores B None
None None 5.0 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-10910 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10910 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
3072 Shaders 192
Q3/2021 Release date Q4/2017
5 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
384 Execution units 24
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Apple M1 Max (24 Core) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
409.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

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 125 W watts.
None TDP down 95 W
60 W TDP up None
30 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 Max (24-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 i9-10910 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2020
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
5 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
M1 Architecture Comet Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 20.0 MB
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
APL 1104 Part Number --
Socket LGA 1200
28.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) and Intel Core i9-10910 in leaderboards