Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs i9-13900HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900HK
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
19.85
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98
+15.8%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms Core i9-13900HK by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking287226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAlder Lake-PApple M3
Power efficiency41.7227.86
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)no data
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$697no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2014
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.06 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache24 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core 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
SocketFCBGA1744no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core 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 i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267no data
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleApple M3 Max 30-Core GPU
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900HK and M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

i9-13900HK 19.85
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 22.98
+15.8%

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.

i9-13900HK 31536
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36505
+15.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.85 22.98
Recency 4 January 2023 30 October 2023
Threads 20 14
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 78 Watt

i9-13900HK has 42.9% more threads, and 73.3% lower power consumption.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 15.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 9 months.

The M3 Max 14-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900HK in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900HK and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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