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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£3,650
  • Avg. price in US: ~$3,900
  • PassMark benchmark result: 44000
  • N. of physical cores: 16
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.51 GHz

Apple M4 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.

7.9

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%

7.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.9

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%

8.0

Performance

18.0%

8.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.3

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

  • 8.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    9.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    10

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

  • 8.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    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~ £3,650

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Verdict

The Apple M4 Max with a 16-core CPU (12 performance and 4 efficiency cores) and a 40-core GPU is a high-performance system-on-a-chip built on a second-generation 3nm process, offering up to 546GB/s of memory bandwidth and support for up to 128GB of unified memory. Key characteristics include a 16-core Neural Engine for AI workloads, an enhanced Media Engine with dual video encode engines and ProRes accelerators, and native support for Thunderbolt 5 at speeds up to 120Gb/s. Its primary pros are industry-leading single-core speeds, exceptional performance in 3D rendering and 4K video editing that remains consistent even on battery power, and the ability to drive up to four external displays simultaneously. Main cons include high thermal output under sustained heavy loads that can trigger audible fan noise (particularly in the 14-inch chassis), a significant price premium that may provide diminishing returns for non-professional users, and the lack of internal user-upgradability for RAM or SSD storage.

Technical Specifications of processor Apple M4 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%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

7.9
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a technical score of 7.89 points, which is higher than that of 95.1% 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 M4 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

5.8
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% 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 M4 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

N/A
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 M4 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 M4 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 M4 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 M4 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

4.51 GHz
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu reaches a boost clock of 4.51 GHz which is higher than that of 61.9% 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 4.51 GHz & 4 x 2.59 GHz
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a base clock of 12x4.51 GHz & 4x2.59 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 M4 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 M4 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 M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has an L1 cache of 4,608 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

LPDDR5X
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports DDR LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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

8,533 MHz
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports memory speeds up to 8,533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to 0.9% 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

LPDDR5X-8533 MHz
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.2% of processors and equal to 0.8% 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 M4 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 M4 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 M4 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

40
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has 40 GPU execution units, which is more than 80.8% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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 M4 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

70 W
Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a TDP of 70 W which is higher than that of 86.2% 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

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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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu vs the average processor

  • 5.45x higher multi-core score
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (26,124 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (26,124 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.26,124 vs 4,793
  • 2.74x higher single-core score
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (4,030 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (4,030 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.4,030 vs 1,471
  • 84.9% better single-core performance
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,591 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,591 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,591 vs 2,483
  • 4.18x higher PassMark score
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (44,000 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (44,000 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.44,000 vs 10,532.5
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Apple M4 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 M4 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 M4 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 M4 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
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    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

    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.8533 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 11.92x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (546 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
    When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >75 GB/s

    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (546 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.546 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 5.45x higher multi-core score
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (26,124 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2.74x higher single-core score
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (4,030 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 84.9% better single-core performance
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,591 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4.18x higher PassMark score
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (44,000 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Apple M4 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.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Apple M4 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.
  • 4.9% higher boost clock
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 6 wider front-end design
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher front-end width than the average processor (10 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 14.4x larger L2 cache
    Apple M4 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 M4 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.
  • 12x larger L1 cache
    Apple M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 19.19x more transistors
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more transistors than the average processor (95 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 11.92x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (546 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-8533 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Apple M4 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.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Apple 40-core GPU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Less advanced architecture
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a less advanced architecture than the average processor (ARM64 vs x86-64).
    Apple silicon
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, I8MM, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M4 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.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 55.6% higher TDP
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (70 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • Less advanced architecture
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a less advanced architecture than the average processor (ARM64 vs x86-64).
    Apple silicon
    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

    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu uses a less advanced architecture than the average processor (ARM64 vs x86-64).ARM64 vs x86-64
  • 14.6x more expensive
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£3,650 vs £250).
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£3,650 vs £250).£3,650 vs £250
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M4 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 M4 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)
  • 55.6% higher TDP
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (70 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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu has a higher TDP than the average processor (70 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.70 W vs 45 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, I8MM, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    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 M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, I8MM, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).NEON, CRC32, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, I8MM, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M4 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.
    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

    Apple M4 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.1 vs 2
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What customers like about Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu?

  • Class-leading performance in multi-core and GPU tasks, often doubling M1 Max speeds.
  • Exceptional power efficiency with minimal performance drop when running on battery.
  • Support for Thunderbolt 5, offering significant future-proofing for high-speed data transfer.
  • Quiet and cool operation during moderate workloads compared to high-end Windows laptops.
  • Integrated 40-core GPU performance rivals high-end mobile discrete GPUs (e.g., RTX 4070).
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading improvements enhance 3D rendering and gaming.

What customers dislike about Apple M4 Max 16 Core Cpu 40 Core Gpu?

  • High 'Apple Tax' for RAM and SSD upgrades, which are non-user-replaceable.
  • Thermal throttling and audible fan noise can occur under sustained, maximum-load stress tests.
  • Diminishing returns for average users, as the M4 Pro chip is often sufficient and more cost-effective.
  • Gaming experience remains inconsistent due to many titles requiring emulation layers.
  • The 16-inch model's weight and size are considered bulky for frequent travelers.
  • Lack of Wi-Fi 7 support despite being a premium flagship processor release.

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bestlaptop.deals
13/11/2024
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The New MacBook Pros with M4 - Ultimate Review Part 1: Performance
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petapixel.com
07/11/2024
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Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Max Review - PetaPixel
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appleinsider.com
22/11/2024
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16-inch MacBook Pro review M4 Max - AppleInsider
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matthewmoniz.com
07/11/2024
Summary of the review
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max (2024) Review - Matthew Moniz
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galaxus.at
14/11/2024
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M4 MacBook Pro review: Top notch - Galaxus", "M4 MacBook Pro on test: High-flyer - Galaxus
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heise.de
14/11/2024
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MacBook Pro with M4 Max Review: Top Performance Even on the Go
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slashcam.de
17/12/2024
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Apple M4 Max Stress Test in the 14-inch MacBook Pro: Performance Analysis in DaVinci Resolve
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hardwarecooking.fr
04/11/2024
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Apple M4 Max: a powerhouse monster against AMD and Intel
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mac4ever.com
21/11/2024
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MacBook Pro M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max Review: Ready to swap your Intel Mac?
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notebookcheck.biz
12/12/2024
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max Review - Notebookcheck
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andreagaleazzi.com
19/01/2025
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MY NEW MacBook PRO and WHY not WINDOWS? Comparison: M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max
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dday.it
13/11/2024
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MacBook Pro M4 Max Review: The World's Most Powerful Laptop Workstation
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laptopmedia.com
18/12/2024
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro / M4 Max) Review
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