GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is based on the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) (M1) and has 32 GB LPDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 410 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU has the M1 Max graphics chip installed, which is based on the M1 architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 21, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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| Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| M1 Max | GPU Chip | Navi 21 |
| M1 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| 384 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 80 |
| 3072 | Shader | 5120 |
| 0 | Render Output Units | 128 |
| 0 | Texture Units | 320 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 80 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU clocks at 3.200 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 0.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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| 32 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
| LPDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 3.200 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
| 0.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
| 410 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
| 512 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.300 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz | |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz | |
| No | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is powered by connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is --. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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| -- | TDP | 300 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | 345 W |
| Unknown | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin | |
Cooler & FansThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is equipped with a total of 0 -- main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| -- | Fan-Type | Axial |
| -- | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| -- | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | 38 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 5 screens can be operated with the Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 5 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| -- | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| -- | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| -- | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 6016x3384 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 6016x3384 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 0 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| No | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | LED | Non addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | Decode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU is connected to the system via Integrated graphics lanes and requires -- space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| -- | Length | 267 mm |
| -- | Height | 120 mm |
| -- | Width | -- |
| -- | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | 1492 g |
| Integrated graphics | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU has been manufactured with a structure width of 5 nanometers since Q3/2021. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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| -- | Part-no | 102-D412 |
| Q3/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
| -- | Launch Price | 999 $ |
| 5 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
| -- | Documents | data sheet |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU
32 GB LPDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU
32 GB LPDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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Apple M1 Max 24-Core GPU
32 GB LPDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
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