Apple M4 Max (16-core) vs Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
91.3Single-core88.7
82.1Multi-core67.6
100Efficiency100
66.8Platform52.3
8 spec wins — Apple M4 Max (16-core)0 spec wins — Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M4 Max (16-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 85.1 to 76.3, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+15) and platform (+15). Apple M4 Pro (14-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M4 Max (16-core)
- Stronger Multi-core score: 82 vs 68
- Stronger platform score: 67 vs 52
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 24% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,100 vs 22,600
- 20% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 10
Reasons to pick the Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Apple M4 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M4 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M4 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 40-core GPU | Apple 20-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M4 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M4 Max (16-core) | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,020+3% | 3,920 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 26,300+17% | 22,400 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230+1% | 2,210 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,100+24% | 22,600 |
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