Xeon w3-2423 vs Apple M2 Max

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81
+73.8%
Xeon w3-2423
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 120 Watt
9.67

Apple M2 Max outperforms Xeon w3-2423 by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking394797
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data56.84
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiency20.127.62
Architecture codenameno dataSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date17 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.424 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache3.3 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache36 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB15 MB
Chip lithography5 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors67000 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataFCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)79 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-4400
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 Max 38-Core GPUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

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.

Apple M2 Max 16.81
+73.8%
Xeon w3-2423 9.67

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.

Apple M2 Max 26697
+73.9%
Xeon w3-2423 15353

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.81 9.67
Physical cores 12 6
Power consumption (TDP) 79 Watt 120 Watt

Apple M2 Max has a 73.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores, and 51.9% lower power consumption.

The M2 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2423 in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M2 Max is a notebook processor while Xeon w3-2423 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M2 Max and Xeon w3-2423, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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