Apple M1 Max vs i3-7120

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Apple M-Series
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)no data
Release date17 July 2017 (7 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max 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 cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads410
Base clock speed4 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)2.9 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)28 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
Socket1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt2060 ‑ 3220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelno data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 17 July 2017 18 October 2021
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 10
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 2060 Watt

i3-7120 has 3939.2% lower power consumption.

Apple M1 Max, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, 400% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-7120 and Apple M1 Max. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i3-7120 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.


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