Apple M3 Max (16-core) vs Apple M4 Max (16-core)
65.6Single-core91.3
66.5Multi-core82.1
100Efficiency100
66.8Platform66.8
0 spec wins — Apple M3 Max (16-core)6 spec wins — Apple M4 Max (16-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M4 Max (16-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 85.1 to 71.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+26) and Multi-core (+16). Apple M3 Max (16-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 Max (16-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Apple M4 Max (16-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 91 vs 66
- Stronger Multi-core score: 82 vs 67
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,020 vs 3,130
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 26,300 vs 21,200
- 16% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,100 vs 24,200
General
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 12 | 12 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+11% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 40-core GPU | Apple 40-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M3 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Max (16-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130 | 4,020+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,200 | 26,300+24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950 | 2,230+14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,200 | 28,100+16% |
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