Apple M2 Max vs i7-3615QE
Aggregate performance score
Apple M2 Max outperforms Core i7-3615QE by a whopping 375% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1524 | 385 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 7.42 | 20.10 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | no data |
| Release date | 29 April 2012 (12 years ago) | 17 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 12 (Dodeca-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.424 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 3.3 MB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 36 MB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 48 MB |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 160 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | 67000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | Intel BGA1023 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 79 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 Max technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 Max are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU |
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 | 3.53 | 16.78 |
| Recency | 29 April 2012 | 17 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 79 Watt |
i7-3615QE has 75.6% lower power consumption.
Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has a 375.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.
The Apple M2 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3615QE in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3615QE and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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