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  • Avg. price: ~£4,270
  • PassMark benchmark result: 41262
  • N. of physical cores: 16
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.06 GHz

Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

7.5

Performance

18.0%

9.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.6

Platform

1.0%

9.0

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    9.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £4,270

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Verdict

The Apple M3 Max is a powerhouse processor featuring a 16-core CPU composed of 12 performance and 4 efficiency cores, alongside a massive 40-core GPU and 92 billion transistors. Built on a cutting-edge 3nm process, it supports up to 128GB of unified memory with a high 400GB/s bandwidth and introduces hardware-accelerated ray tracing, mesh shading, and Dynamic Caching for elite graphical performance. Its main advantages include desktop-class speeds for demanding workflows like 3D rendering or AI development, exceptional power efficiency that preserves long battery life, and a 16-core Neural Engine for accelerated machine learning tasks. However, its primary drawbacks are its extremely high price point and the tendency for memory and storage upgrades to be significantly expensive.

Technical Specifications of processor Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

7.7
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a technical score of 7.68 points, which is higher than that of 93.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

5.7
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Apple
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z790, B660
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports Z790, B660 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 79% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

ARM64
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses the ARM64 architecture, which is less advanced than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

16
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 91.5% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.06 GHz
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu reaches a boost clock of 4.06 GHz which is lower than that of 59.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

12 x 4.06 GHz & 4 x 2.75 GHz
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a base clock of 12x4.06 GHz & 4x2.75 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

3 nm
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a 3 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 96% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 3 nm
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu is built on the TSMC 3 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

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L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

36 MB
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has an L2 cache of 36 MB which is larger than that of 98.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

4,608 KB
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has an L1 cache of 4608 KB which is larger than that of 99.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

LPDDR5
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports DDR LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 88.9% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports memory speeds up to 6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-6400 MHz
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 85.6% of processors and equal to 2.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Apple 40-core GPU
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses the Apple 40-core GPU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 99.8% of processors and equal to that in 0.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

78 W
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a TDP of 78 W which is higher than that of 86.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

56 W
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a base power of 56 W which is higher than that of 68.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu vs the average processor

  • 4.37x higher multi-core score
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,963 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,963 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.20,963 vs 4,793
  • 92.9% better single-core performance
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,789 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,789 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,789 vs 2,483
  • 2.12x higher single-core score
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,125 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,125 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.3,125 vs 1,471
  • 3.92x higher PassMark score
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,262 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,262 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.41,262 vs 10,532.5
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.16 vs 6
  • 14.4x larger L2 cache
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.36 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 4.47x faster classroom rendering
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (3,539.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (3,539.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.3,539.3 vs 791.745
  • 75% smaller process node
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.3 nm vs 12 nm
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 4.37x higher multi-core score
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,963 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 92.9% better single-core performance
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,789 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.12x higher single-core score
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,125 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 3.92x higher PassMark score
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,262 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 4.47x faster classroom rendering
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (3,539.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 4 wider front-end design
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher front-end width than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 14.4x larger L2 cache
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 75% more L3 per core
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 12x larger L1 cache
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (4,608 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 18.59x more transistors
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more transistors than the average processor (92 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 8.73x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (400 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    includes Apple Matrix extensions
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 5.6% lower boost clock
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 2.96x larger die size
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher die size than the average processor (527 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 73.3% higher TDP
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (78 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 24.4% higher base power
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher base power draw than the average processor (56 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 2.96x larger die size
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher die size than the average processor (527 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher die size than the average processor (527 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².527 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 17.08x more expensive
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£4,270 vs £250).
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£4,270 vs £250).£4,270 vs £250
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 73.3% higher TDP
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (78 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (78 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.78 W vs 45 W
  • 5.6% lower boost clock
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.06 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    includes Apple Matrix extensions
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu?

  • Exceptional multi-core performance that rivals desktop workstations like the M2 Ultra
  • Massive GPU power with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading for 3D rendering
  • Support for up to 128GB of unified memory, ideal for extreme professional workflows
  • Outstanding battery life, often exceeding 15–20 hours for standard tasks
  • Vibrant 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with high peak brightness (up to 1600 nits HDR)
  • Efficient performance remains consistent even when running on battery power
  • Excellent build quality and a fingerprint-resistant 'Space Black' finish
  • Premium six-speaker sound system and high-quality integrated microphone array

What customers dislike about Apple M3 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu?

  • Extremely high price point, reaching over $7,000 for fully spec'd configurations
  • Noticeable thermal throttling during sustained, heavy professional workloads
  • Fans can become quite loud and 'obnoxious' under maximum CPU and GPU stress
  • Lower memory bandwidth in the M3 series compared to some previous M2 Max iterations
  • Bulky and heavy chassis (approx. 4.7 lbs) makes it less portable than the MacBook Air
  • Performance gains over the M2 Max may not justify the upgrade cost for existing users
  • The notch in the display remains a polarizing design choice for some users

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pcmag.com
21/12/2023
Apple Silicon M3 CPUs Tested: The Mac's Most Advanced Chips Yet Compared

PCMag's testing of the Apple Silicon M3 series reveals significant efficiency and graphics improvements driven by a new 3-nanometer architecture, featuring record-breaking battery life (up to 30 hours on the M3 Pro) and enhanced gaming capabilities through dynamic caching. The M3 Max is recognized as a top-tier performer, though a drawback is that the mid-tier M3 Pro sometimes fails...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/06/2024
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro / Max) review - LaptopMedia

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro/Max) is lauded for its exceptionally solid aluminum chassis and a near-silent cooling system that maintains high performance under load. It features a brilliant 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion and excellent color accuracy for professional work. While offering incredible battery life, sometimes exceeding 20 hours, the device...Read more

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pcmag.com
21/12/2023
Testing Apple M3 Graphics: Gaming on the Mac From M3 to M3 Max

PCMag's testing of Apple's M3 family reveals a significant focus on hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, aimed at improving Mac gaming performance. The base M3 shows clear generational gains over the M2, while the M3 Max stands out as a powerful option for high-end gaming and creative work. However, the review notes that the M3 Pro underperforms in certain scenarios...Read more

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nextpit.fr
27/12/2023
Test du MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max: Le meilleur ordinateur portable du monde? sur NextPit

The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max is a high-performance, compact laptop offering exceptional CPU/GPU power suitable for heavy creative workloads, featuring a premium Space Black design, 120Hz ProMotion display, and impressive battery life, as detailed in the NextPit review. Pros include incredible computing power, superior build quality, and efficient, quiet operation under standard loads....Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
06/11/2023
Test Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max : un monstre de puissance indomptable sur Les Numériques

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Max is highlighted by Les Numériques as a high-performance, 3nm-powered laptop designed for creative professionals, offering exceptional 3D and video editing power, improved energy efficiency, and a new, less-visible-fingerprint Space Black finish. Key strengths include the highly bright and accurate Liquid Retina XDR display, superior audio, and...Read more

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presse-citron.net
19/11/2023
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max Review: Max is set free!

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip is a high-performance machine offering up to 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU, rivaling desktop workstations for 8K editing and AI tasks. Key pros include maintaining maximum performance while running on battery, a superior Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion, and a fingerprint-resistant Space Black finish. However, the device can...Read more

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frandroid.com
29/12/2023
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max review: raw power in its purest form

The MacBook Pro 16-inch with M3 Max, reviewed by Frandroid, is characterized as a high-performance portable workstation, featuring the new Space Black finish designed to reduce fingerprints. The M3 Max chip provides immense power for demanding creative tasks like 8K video rendering, while the Liquid Retina XDR display now offers higher SDR brightness. While the machine offers...Read more

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galaxus.fr
19/11/2023
MacBook Pro M3 review: a bit too modest

The Galaxus review characterises the MacBook Pro M3 series as a significant refinement focused on efficiency, featuring "absurd" 25-hour battery life, though the M3 Pro offers only marginal performance gains and fewer GPU cores than its predecessor. While the M3 Max delivers desktop-class power, both models excel in thermal management, staying quiet under load despite the new Space...Read more

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zdnet.fr
25/04/2024
MacBook Pro (M3 Max) Review: A Desktop-Class Laptop for the AI Era

The ZDNET review positions the MacBook Pro M3 Max as a desktop-level, AI-era powerhouse, with its 3-nanometer architecture and up to 16 CPU cores delivering performance that rivals the Mac Studio. Key highlights include a 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, consistent performance on battery power, and a fingerprint-resistant "Space Black" finish. However, the machine faces criticism...Read more

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tomsguide.fr
05/01/2024
MacBook Pro M3 Max Review: Powerful, Long-Lasting, Nearly Perfect

The Tom’s Guide France review characterizes the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) as an exceptionally powerful, "nearly perfect" machine, driven by the 16-core CPU/40-core GPU chip that dominates performance benchmarks. Key strengths include the vivid 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, a functional "Space Black" finish, and superior, industry-leading performance for demanding...Read more

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check-mac.com
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Performance Analysis: Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max 16-CPU 40-GPU (2023)

The 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip (16-core CPU, 40-core GPU) is a high-performance workstation designed for demanding 3D rendering and 8K video editing, featuring up to 128GB of memory and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. It boasts a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 1,600 nits peak brightness and a new, effective fingerprint-resistant "Space Black" finish....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
09/05/2024
Apple M4 vs Apple M3 Max | LaptopMedia

The Apple M4 chip offers superior single-core performance, boasting an 18-22% lead over the M3 Max in Geekbench 6, making it ideal for "bursty" daily tasks. However, the M4 is limited by a 10-core architecture and lower memory bandwidth, making it less suitable for heavy, sustained workloads compared to the professional-grade Max chips. Conversely, the M3 Max dominates in...Read more

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es.gizmodo.com
05/04/2024
16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro Review - Gizmodo

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max is a powerhouse designed for extreme professional workflows, offering exceptional performance for tasks like 8K video editing and 3D rendering. It boasts incredible battery efficiency—lasting nearly 24 hours in light tasks—and features a new Space Black finish, though its high price point and lack of a new design are notable drawbacks. While...Read more

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es.wired.com
8 de noviembre 2023
16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip review: Is that much power really necessary?

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max is a high-performance, desktop-class laptop featuring significant performance boosts for professional tasks, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing and a durable Space Black finish. Key strengths include the superior Liquid Retina XDR display, exceptional battery life during low-power tasks, and an excellent keyboard/trackpad combo. However,...Read more

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smartworld.it
27/11/2023
MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max Review: More Powerful Than Ever, Darker Than Ever

The MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max is a high-end, powerful laptop tailored for professionals, boasting unprecedented performance in 8K video editing and 3D rendering. It features the durable, premium unibody design and a superb 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, with the new Space Black finish effectively reducing fingerprints. While it includes a comprehensive port selection and...Read more

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saggiamente.com
27/11/2023
MacBook Pro M3 Max Review: EVERYTHING AT THE MAX, including the price!

The MacBook Pro 16-inch with M3 Max is defined by extreme performance, offering workstation-level 16-core CPU/40-core GPU power and superior rendering capabilities for professionals. Notable features include the "Space Black" finish which mitigates fingerprints, along with a brighter Liquid Retina XDR display. Pros include uncompromised performance on battery power and excellent...Read more

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tomshw.it
13/11/2023
16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Max, 2023) Review

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max (2023) is a top-tier workstation for creative professionals, featuring the same premium design, port selection, and impressive Liquid Retina XDR display as its predecessor, now available in a fingerprint-resistant Space Black finish. Performance is the main highlight, with the M3 Max chip's 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU delivering massive gains in...Read more

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icreatemagazine.nl
14/11/2023
MacBook Pro M3 review: an upgrade and a disappointment

The MacBook Pro M3 is a robust entry-level professional laptop featuring the efficient M3 chip, a 600-nit Liquid Retina XDR display, and 120Hz ProMotion technology. Key pros include hardware-accelerated ray tracing, outstanding battery life, and versatile I/O, such as HDMI 2.1 and an SDXC card slot. However, cons include the limited 8GB base memory, support for only a single...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
25/11/2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 review - Efficiency over performance

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023, powered by M3 Pro/Max chips, delivers significant 3nm performance gains, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a brighter Liquid Retina XDR display in a new Space Black option. Key advantages include industry-leading battery life, often exceeding 20 hours, a best-in-class six-speaker system, and quiet fan operation under heavy loads. Conversely, cons...Read more

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tweakers.net
08/11/2023
Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max - Is Apple outrunning itself?

The Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max is a high-performance, 16-core CPU/40-core GPU, professional-grade laptop tailored for intensive workflows such as AI development and heavy video rendering. Key pros include hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a robust chassis, and an improved 600-nit SDR display, alongside the new Space Black finish, while port selection continues to facilitate...Read more

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