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Apple M5 Max vs AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics: Comparison

Apple M5 Max vs AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics: the l2 cache difference

L2 cache is where these two genuinely part company, Apple M5 Max 40 MB against AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics 1 MB, a 98% lead for Apple M5 Max. Total cores is closer, 18 on the Apple M5 Max versus 2 on the AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. On total threads there is little in it, 18 on the Apple M5 Max versus 2 on the AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.0 GHz on the Apple M5 Max versus 1.35 GHz on the AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. There is a split on tdp as well, 50 W on the Apple M5 Max versus 10 W on the AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. They differ on form factor too, Laptop on the Apple M5 Max versus Laptops on the AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics.

Which should you buy, Apple M5 Max or AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics?

it is the wrong buy for native Windows gaming or CUDA-dependent workloads. It also earns its place with MacBook Pro 14-inch/16-inch or Mac Studio buyers who need the M5 Max's large GPU and memory bandwidth for professional video, 3D, or AI work. Avoid it for buyers who only need M5 Pro-level CPU performance, the M5 Max's extra cost isn't justified for lighter workloads. Buy the AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics for E-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.

Apple M5 Max
Apple
Apple M5 Max
AMD
AMD
AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Apple M5 Max
    Laptop
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    Laptops

  • TDP

    Apple M5 Max
    50 W
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    10 W

  • Process Node

    Apple M5 Max
    3 nm
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    28 nm

  • Total Cores

    Apple M5 Max
    18Best
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    2

  • Total Threads

    Apple M5 Max
    18Best
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    2

  • P-Core Base Clock

    Apple M5 Max
    3.0 GHz
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    1.35 GHz

  • L2 Cache

    Apple M5 Max
    40 MBBest
    AMD E1-6010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
    1 MB-97%

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose M5 Max if you want the higher L2 cache (40 MB vs 1 MB).

    Choose Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

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