Ultra 7 256V vs Apple M1 Max

Aggregate performance score

Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads, 2060 Watt
13.90
+14.3%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.16

Apple M1 Max outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking527631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiencyno data67.69
Architecture codenameno dataLunar Lake (2024)
Release date18 October 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads108
Base clock speed2.06 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.22 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache2.9 MB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors57000 Millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataIntel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)2060 ‑ 3220 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M1 Max 32-Core GPUArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M1 Max and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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.

Apple M1 Max 13.90
+14.3%
Ultra 7 256V 12.16

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.

Apple M1 Max 22075
+14.3%
Ultra 7 256V 19320

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Max 12697
+32%
Ultra 7 256V 9618

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Apple M1 Max 1782
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+10.7%

WebXPRT 3

Apple M1 Max 360
+17.6%
Ultra 7 256V 306

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.90 12.16
Recency 18 October 2021 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 10 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 2060 Watt 17 Watt

Apple M1 Max has a 14.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 12017.6% lower power consumption.

The Apple M1 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.


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