A8-7650K vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.85
+1212%
A8-7650K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.97

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms A8-7650K by a whopping 1212% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1941944
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.31
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3AMD A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency31.361.96
Architecture codenameno dataKaveri (2014−2015)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)7 January 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$152

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cacheno data4096 KB
Chip lithography3 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data72 °C
Number of transistors92000 Million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K 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 dataFM2+
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSSE1-4a, AVX, AES, FMA4, VT
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPUAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 M3 Max 16-Core 25.85
+1212%
A8-7650K 1.97

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 M3 Max 16-Core 41068
+1211%
A8-7650K 3132

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 3264
+1003%
A8-7650K 296

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.

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 271
+223%
A8-7650K 84

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.85 1.97
Recency 30 October 2023 7 January 2015
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 3 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 95 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 1212.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 21.8% lower power consumption.

The Apple M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7650K in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while A8-7650K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and A8-7650K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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