Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs i7-12700TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700TE
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
10.82
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98
+112%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms Core i7-12700TE by a whopping 112% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking723226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency29.2427.86
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)no data
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2014
Base clock speed1.4 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.06 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache25 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Number of transistorsno data92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core 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
Socket1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770Apple M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700TE and M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

i7-12700TE 10.82
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 22.98
+112%

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.

i7-12700TE 17189
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36505
+112%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.82 22.98
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 20 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 78 Watt

i7-12700TE has 42.9% more threads, and 122.9% lower power consumption.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 112.4% higher aggregate performance score, 16.7% more physical cores, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The M3 Max 14-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700TE in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700TE is a desktop processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700TE and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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