M2 Max
Apple
PassMark
26,824
Performance
Mid-Range
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The M2 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 48 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,824 points.
Specifications
General
- Type
- Para notebooks
- Series
- Apple M-Series
- Designer
- Apple
- Release date
- 17 January 2023 (2 years ago)
- Performance ranking position
- 522
Technical
- Cores
- 12
- Threads
- 12
- L1 cache
- 3.3 MB
- L2 cache
- 36 MB
- L3 cache
- 48 MB
- Max frequency
- 3.7 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Base frequency
- 2.424 GHz
- Transistor count
- 67000 Million
- Process technology
- 5 nm
Compatibility
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 36 MB + 48 MB
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Our Recommendation for M2 Max
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