Apple M1 Max vs i5-3427U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3427U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.41
Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
13.91
+887%

Apple M1 Max outperforms Core i5-3427U by a whopping 887% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2216534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Apple M-Series
Power efficiency7.85no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3427U and Apple 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 cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads410
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)2.9 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)28 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3427U and Apple 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1023no data
Power consumption (TDP)17 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3427U and Apple M1 Max.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-3427U 1.41
Apple M1 Max 13.91
+887%

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.

i5-3427U 2241
Apple M1 Max 22098
+886%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.41 13.91
Recency 1 June 2012 18 October 2021
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 10
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 Max has a 886.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 400% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M1 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3427U in performance tests.


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