FPSVersusApple M5 Max 18-core vs Core i9-14900HX
Performance score
By our estimate, Apple M5 Max 18-core beats Core i9-14900HX by 5%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Core i9-14900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 66.96 | 63.51 |
| Ranking position | 23 | 26 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 60.35 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M5 Pro / Max (super + performance cores) | Raptor Lake |
| Release date | Q1 2026 | Q1 2024 |
Specifications
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Core i9-14900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 18 | 24 |
| Threads | 18 | 32 |
| P + E cores | 6 + 12 | 8 + 16 |
| Base clock | no data | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.61 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 36 MB |
| Process node | no data | Intel 7 |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel UHD Graphics (14th Gen) |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Core i9-14900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | FCBGA1964 |
| TDP | no data | 55 W |
| Max temperature | no data | 100 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Apple M5 Max 18-core | Core i9-14900HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 20 |
Pros and cons
Apple M5 Max 18-core
- 5% higher overall score
- 17% faster single core
- newer: released in 2026
Core i9-14900HX
- more cores: 24 vs 18
- more threads: 32 vs 18
- has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (14th Gen))
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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