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Apple M5 Max vs AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics: Comparison
Apple M5 Max vs AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics l2 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l2 cache: Apple M5 Max 40 MB against AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics 1 MB, which puts Apple M5 Max 98% ahead. Total cores is closer, 18 on the Apple M5 Max versus 2 on the AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. Total threads is closer, 18 on the Apple M5 Max versus 2 on the AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 4.6 GHz on the Apple M5 Max versus Up to 1.5 GHz on the AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 3.0 GHz on the Apple M5 Max versus 1.5 GHz on the AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. They differ on tdp too, 50 W on the Apple M5 Max versus 10 W on the AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics. There is a split on form factor as well, Laptop on the Apple M5 Max versus Laptops on the AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics.
Who each one is for
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. The AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics suits E-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Apple M5 Max
- Laptop
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- Laptops
TDP
- Apple M5 Max
- 50 W
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 10 W
Process Node
- Apple M5 Max
- 3 nm
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 28 nm
Total Cores
- Apple M5 Max
- 18Best
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 2
Total Threads
- Apple M5 Max
- 18Best
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 2
P-Core Base Clock
- Apple M5 Max
- 3.0 GHz
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 1.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Apple M5 Max
- 4.6 GHz
- AMD E1-7010 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- Up to 1.5 GHz
L2 Cache
- Apple M5 Max
- 40 MBBest
- AMD E1-7010 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.