Apple M3 Max (16-core) vs Apple M4 (10-core)
71.2Single-core83.5
71Multi-core51
93.3Efficiencyspec-based93.3
60Platformspec-based40
8 spec wins — Apple M3 Max (16-core)5 spec wins — Apple M4 (10-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M3 Max (16-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.9 to 65.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20). Apple M4 (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 M3 Max (16-core)
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 51
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4
- 75% higher PassMark: 41,192 vs 23,582
- 74% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,200 vs 13,900
Reasons to pick the Apple M4 (10-core)
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 71
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 6 vs 4
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,810 vs 3,130
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,180 vs 1,950
General
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Threads | 16+60% | 10 |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 40-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130Top 10% | 3,810+22%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,200+42%Top 6% | 14,900Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950Top 26% | 2,180+12%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,200+74%Top 13% | 13,900Top 46% |
| PassMark | 41,192+75%Top 12% | 23,582Top 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,780+6%Top 4% | 4,491Top 10% |
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