Apple M4 Max (16 cores) vs Ultra 7 265K

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.11
+32.7%
Apple M4 Max (16 cores)
2024
16 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
27.97

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Apple M4 Max (16 cores) by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking89168
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation94.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M4
Power efficiency28.1029.41
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)no data
Release date24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$394no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz4.51 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache3 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache30 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Die size243 mm2no data
Number of transistors17,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) 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 configuration1no data
Socket1851no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt90 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores) are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 Depends on motherboardno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe2 Graphics 64EUApple M4 40-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores).

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.11 27.97
Physical cores 20 16
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 90 Watt

Ultra 7 265K has a 32.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Apple M4 Max (16 cores), on the other hand, has 38.9% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 Max (16 cores) in performance tests.

Note that Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop processor while Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 265K and Apple M4 Max (16 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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