i3-1315UE vs Apple M2 Max
Aggregate performance score
Apple M2 Max outperforms Core i3-1315UE by a whopping 176% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 394 | 1097 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Apple M-Series | no data |
| Power efficiency | 20.12 | 38.46 |
| Architecture codename | no data | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| Release date | 17 January 2023 (1 year ago) | 4 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 2.424 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 3.3 MB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 48 MB | 10 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Number of transistors | 67000 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | + |
Compatibility
Information on M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | Intel BGA 1744 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 79 Watt | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 64EU |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE.
| PCIe version | no data | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 8 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 16.81 | 6.10 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 79 Watt | 15 Watt |
Apple M2 Max has a 175.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
i3-1315UE, on the other hand, has 426.7% lower power consumption.
The M2 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1315UE in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 Max and Core i3-1315UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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