Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Xeon D-2795NT

Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-2795NT
2022
20 cores / 40 threads, 110 Watt
17.92
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
23.00
+28.3%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms Xeon D-2795NT by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking340224
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency15.4227.91
Release date1 January 2022 (2 years ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon D-2795NT and Apple 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads4014
Base clock speed2 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.06 GHz
L3 cache30 MBno data
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Number of transistorsno data92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-2795NT and Apple 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.

SocketFCBGA2579no data
Power consumption (TDP)110 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes32no data
USB revision3.0no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports24no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN+no 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.

Xeon D-2795NT 17.92
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 23.00
+28.3%

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.

Xeon D-2795NT 28463
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36531
+28.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.92 23.00
Recency 1 January 2022 30 October 2023
Physical cores 20 14
Threads 40 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 110 Watt 78 Watt

Xeon D-2795NT has 42.9% more physical cores and 185.7% more threads.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 28.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 41% lower power consumption.

The Apple M3 Max 14-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon D-2795NT in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-2795NT is a server/workstation processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon D-2795NT and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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