Xeon Max 9480 vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.85
Xeon Max 9480
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
53.24
+106%

Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Apple M3 Max 16-Core by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19424
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.03
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency31.3614.40
Architecture codenameno dataSapphire Rapids HBM (2023)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$12,980

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads16112
Base clock speed2.748 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data112.5 MB
Chip lithography3 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data4x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors92000 Millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480 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 data2
Socketno data4677
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-4800

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data80

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 M3 Max 16-Core 25.85
Xeon Max 9480 53.24
+106%

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 M3 Max 16-Core 41068
Xeon Max 9480 84567
+106%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.85 53.24
Recency 30 October 2023 10 January 2023
Physical cores 16 56
Threads 16 112
Chip lithography 3 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 350 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has an age advantage of 9 months, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 348.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon Max 9480, on the other hand, has a 106% higher aggregate performance score, and 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

The Xeon Max 9480 is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M3 Max 16-Core in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Xeon Max 9480, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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