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Apple M5 Max vs AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics: Comparison
Apple M5 Max vs AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics: the l2 cache difference
The gap that matters here is l2 cache: Apple M5 Max 40 MB against AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics 2 MB, which puts Apple M5 Max 95% ahead. On total cores there is little in it, 18 on the Apple M5 Max versus 4 on the AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics. On total threads there is little in it, 18 on the Apple M5 Max versus 4 on the AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 4.6 GHz on the Apple M5 Max versus Up to 1.8 GHz on the AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.0 GHz on the Apple M5 Max versus 1.8 GHz on the AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics. Tdp is not the same on both, 50 W on the Apple M5 Max versus 65 W on the AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics. They differ on form factor too, Laptop on the Apple M5 Max versus Laptops on the AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics.
Apple M5 Max vs AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics: which one fits your build
it is not built for native Windows gaming or CUDA-dependent workloads. It is equally the pick for 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. It is the wrong buy for buyers who only need M5 Pro-level CPU performance, the M5 Max's extra cost isn't justified for lighter workloads. The AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics is the one to take 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.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Apple M5 Max
- Laptop
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- Laptops
TDP
- Apple M5 Max
- 50 W
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 65 W
Process Node
- Apple M5 Max
- 3 nm
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 28 nm
Total Cores
- Apple M5 Max
- 18Best
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 4
Total Threads
- Apple M5 Max
- 18Best
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 4
P-Core Base Clock
- Apple M5 Max
- 3.0 GHz
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Apple M5 Max
- 4.6 GHz
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- Up to 1.8 GHz
L2 Cache
- Apple M5 Max
- 40 MBBest
- AMD E2-7110 with Radeon R2 Graphics
- 2 MB-95%
Which one should you pick?
Choose M5 Max if you want the higher L2 cache (40 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.