Apple M1 Max vs i9-9980XE

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+31.8%
Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Apple M1 Max by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking329534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.94no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Apple M-Series
Power efficiency10.52no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)no data
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3610
Base clock speed3 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache1.125 MB2.9 MB
L2 cache18 MB28 MB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and 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
SocketFCLGA2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)165 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and M1 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and M1 Max technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980XE and M1 Max are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980XE and M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M1 Max 32-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and M1 Max.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-9980XE 18.34
+31.8%
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.

i9-9980XE 29127
+31.8%
Apple M1 Max 22098

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-9980XE 3736
+121%
Apple M1 Max 1691

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-9980XE 198
Apple M1 Max 200
+1.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-9980XE 15780
+24.3%
Apple M1 Max 12697

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-9980XE 1200
Apple M1 Max 1782
+48.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 13.91
Recency 8 October 2018 18 October 2021
Physical cores 18 10
Threads 36 10
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

i9-9980XE has a 31.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 80% more physical cores and 260% more threads.

Apple M1 Max, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the M1 Max in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9980XE is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9980XE and Apple M1 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i9-9980XE
Core i9-9980XE
Apple M1 Max
M1 Max

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


2.6 102 votes

Rate Core i9-9980XE on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
2.3 692 votes

Rate M1 Max on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i9-9980XE or M1 Max, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.