Apple M1 Max vs Xeon E5-2673 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2673 v4
2016
20 cores / 40 threads, 135 Watt
12.87
Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91
+8.1%

Apple M1 Max outperforms Xeon E5-2673 v4 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2673 v4 and M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking597534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E5Apple M-Series
Power efficiency9.02no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)no data
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2673 v4 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads4010
Base clock speedno data2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cacheno data2.9 MB
L2 cache5 MB28 MB
L3 cache50 MB48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size456.12 mm2no data
Number of transistors7200 Million57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2673 v4 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)no data
Power consumption (TDP)135 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2673 v4 and M1 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2673 v4 and M1 Max technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2673 v4 and M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Maximum memory size1,536 GBno 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 Xeon E5-2673 v4 and M1 Max.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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 E5-2673 v4 12.87
Apple M1 Max 13.91
+8.1%

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 E5-2673 v4 20440
Apple M1 Max 22098
+8.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.87 13.91
Recency 20 June 2016 18 October 2021
Physical cores 20 10
Threads 40 10
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

Xeon E5-2673 v4 has 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Apple M1 Max, on the other hand, has a 8.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E5-2673 v4 and M1 Max.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2673 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2673 v4 and Apple M1 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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