Apple M2 Max vs i7-2840QM

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2840QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.51
Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
17.41
+594%

Apple M2 Max outperforms Core i7-2840QM by a whopping 594% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1760385
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Apple M-Series
Power efficiency5.0920.10
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)no data
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speedno data2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache256 KB3.3 MB
L2 cache1 MB36 MB
L3 cache8 MB48 MB
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Number of transistors1160 Million67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketSocket G2no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 Max technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 Max are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

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.

i7-2840QM 2.51
Apple M2 Max 17.41
+594%

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.

i7-2840QM 3842
Apple M2 Max 26645
+594%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.51 17.41
Recency 4 September 2011 17 January 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 79 Watt

i7-2840QM has 75.6% lower power consumption.

Apple M2 Max, on the other hand, has a 593.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M2 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2840QM in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2840QM and Apple M2 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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