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Apple M4 Max85

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Apple M4 Max

85#1 of 2 Apple chips · top 50%

Single-core≈ estimated100
Multi-core93
Efficiency≈ estimated73
iGPU≈ estimated100

Relative performance

Apple M4 Max100%85
Apple M4-18%70
1. Apple M4 Max100%85
2. Apple M4-18%70

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Cores / threads16 / 16
Boost clock4.5 GHz
System cache48 MB
NodeTSMC 3 nm
Power90 W
MemoryLPDDR5X 546 GB/s

Editor's note

Desktop-class multi-core in a laptop; the strongest integrated GPU on the list.

Overview

Review

Single-core≈ estimated100SPEC CPU 2017 · @geekerwanSpeed of one core: responsiveness, games, most apps.
Multi-core93All cores together: rendering, compiling, exporting.
Efficiency≈ estimated73Multi-core work done per watt of rated power.
iGPU≈ estimated100Integrated graphics: light games and desktop without a card.

Benchmarks

SPEC CPU 2017 integer, one core≈ estimated11.9best in class · @geekerwan
SPEC CPU 2017 floating point, one core≈ estimated16.9best in class · @geekerwan
Geekbench 6 single-core4,050best in class
Geekbench 6 multi-core26,000best in class
Cinebench 2024 single-core178best in class
Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,100best: Core Ultra 9 285K 2,450
3DMark Time Spy graphics (iGPU)≈ estimated20,500best in class
Gaming, 1080p average fps (relative)≈ estimated60best: Ryzen 7 9800X3D 100

How we score, and what each benchmark can and cannot see

Specs

CPU
Cores	16 (12P + 4E)
Architecture	Apple M4
Max clock	4.5 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB (P) + 4 MB (E)
System cache	48 MB

GPU
GPU cores	40
Ray tracing	Hardware, 2nd gen
Neural Engine	16 cores, 38 TOPS

Memory
Type	LPDDR5X-8533
Bandwidth	546 GB/s
Configurations	36 / 48 / 64 / 128 GB
Unified	Yes

Connectivity
Thunderbolt	5
External displays	4

Power
Typical package power	90 W (est.)
Cooling	Active

Misc
Node	TSMC N3E
Launched	October 2024
Sold as	Part of a device

Devices

MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Max)
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Mac Studio (M4 Max)

Head-to-heads

wins by 15 ptsApple M45 devices85vs70