Apple M1 Pro (10-core) vs Apple M3 Max (16-core)
38.2Single-core65.6
34.4Multi-core66.5
80Efficiency93.3
40Platform60
0 spec wins — Apple M1 Pro (10-core)12 spec wins — Apple M3 Max (16-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M3 Max (16-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+32) and Single-core (+27). Apple M1 Pro (10-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M1 Pro (10-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 Max (16-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 38
- Stronger Multi-core score: 67 vs 34
- Stronger efficiency score: 93 vs 80
- Stronger platform score: 60 vs 40
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
General
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M3 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M3 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Threads | 10 | 16+60% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+26% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M3 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 16-core GPU | Apple 40-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M3 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Apple M3 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,380Top 78% | 3,130+32%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,400Top 59% | 21,200+71%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,530Top 90% | 1,950+27%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,350Top 75% | 24,200+96%Top 22% |
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