Apple M1 Max vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
+55.2%
Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Apple M1 Max by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking247534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.05no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Apple M-Series
Power efficiency16.35no data
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)no data
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2010
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache384 KB2.9 MB
L2 cache2 MB28 MB
L3 cache1 MB48 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size215.25 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700KF 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M1 Max 32-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

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.

i7-12700KF 21.59
+55.2%
Apple M1 Max 13.91

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.

i7-12700KF 34293
+55.2%
Apple M1 Max 22098

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.59 13.91
Physical cores 12 10
Threads 20 10

i7-12700KF has a 55.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 Max in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700KF is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700KF and Apple M1 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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