Apple M2 Max vs i7-7740K

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740K and Apple M2 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated387
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiencyno data20.09
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)no data
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740K 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)
Threadsno data12
Base clock speedno data2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)3.3 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)36 MB
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data67000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740K 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 configuration1no data
Socket1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt79 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740K and Apple M2 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-7740K 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 i7-7740K 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 i7-7740K and Apple M2 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 79 Watt

Apple M2 Max has 200% more physical cores, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 41.8% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-7740K and Apple M2 Max. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i7-7740K is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Max is a notebook one.


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