Apple M2 Max (12-core) vs Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
47.6Single-core47.1
41.5Multi-core40.6
80Efficiency80
52.8Platform42.2
5 spec wins — Apple M2 Max (12-core)0 spec wins — Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M2 Max (12-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 51.5 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in platform (+11) and Multi-core (+1). Apple M2 Pro (12-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 M2 Max (12-core)
- Stronger platform score: 53 vs 42
- 200% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 38-core GPU | Apple 19-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 96 GB+200% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 Max (12-core) | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,760Top 42% | 2,750Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,500+2%Top 36% | 14,200Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600+1%Top 79% | 1,590Top 83% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,600+1%Top 56% | 14,400Top 60% |
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