Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) vs Intel Xeon D-1553N

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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 Xeon D-1553N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1553N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Apple M1 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
1 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) Name Intel Xeon D-1553N
Apple M series Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

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 Xeon D-1553N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1553N is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
10 Threads 16
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
10 CPU Cores 8
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 2.7 GHz
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 2.3 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 Xeon D-1553N does not have integrated graphics.
3072 Shaders --
Q3/2021 Release date --
5 nm Technology --
-- Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
384 Execution units --
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Apple M1 Max (24 Core) GPU name
 
 

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

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 38.4 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 DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
409.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 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 65 W watts.
60 W TDP up None
30 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Xeon D-1553N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2017
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 915 $
M1 Architecture Broadwell
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
APL 1104 Part Number --
Socket BGA 1667
28.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

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