Apple M2 Max (38 Core)

The Apple M2 Max (38-Core), released in Q1 2023, powers the 2023 MacBook Pro 14 and 16, delivering top-tier performance for professional users. Built on a 5nm process and featuring the Apple M2 architecture, it includes 12 cores—8 high-performance and 4 high-efficiency cores—ensuring exceptional multitasking and energy efficiency. With a base frequency of 0.66GHz and turbo speeds up to 3.5GHz, it offers outstanding performance. The 38-core GPU, clocking up to 1398MHz, delivers impressive graphics capabilities, as evidenced by a Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 15030. Supporting up to 96GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory with a bandwidth of 409.6GB/s, the M2 Max (38-Core) is designed for demanding professional tasks, balancing power and efficiency.

Apple M2 Max (38 Core)

Apple M2 Max (38 Core)

Apple M2 Max (38 Core)

The Apple M2 Max (38-Core), released in Q1 2023, powers the 2023 MacBook Pro 14 and 16, delivering top-tier performance for professional users. Built on a 5nm process and featuring the Apple M2 architecture, it includes 12 cores—8 high-performance and 4 high-efficiency cores—ensuring exceptional multitasking and energy efficiency. With a base frequency of 0.66GHz and turbo speeds up to 3.5GHz, it offers outstanding performance. The 38-core GPU, clocking up to 1398MHz, delivers impressive graphics capabilities, as evidenced by a Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 15030. Supporting up to 96GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory with a bandwidth of 409.6GB/s, the M2 Max (38-Core) is designed for demanding professional tasks, balancing power and efficiency.

General Parameters

Release DateQ1 2023
ManufacturerApple
TypeLaptop
Instruction SetARMv8
Core ArchitectureApple M2
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version4
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Apple M2 Max (38 Core) in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core-
Multi Core26213

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core121
Multi Core1025

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1666
Multi Core15086

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core2722
Multi Core14999

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1874
Multi Core15030

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP3213490
Fabrication Process5nm
SocketAppleM-Socket
Energy Consumption30 W
Max TempN/A

CPU Performance

Main Cores8
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.3.5GHz
Total Cores12
Total Threads12
Bus FrequencyN/A
MultiplierNo
L1 Cache192K per core
L2 Cache32MB shared
L3 CacheN/A
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesLPDDR5-6400
Max Memory96GB
Max. Memory Channels8
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base Frequency450MHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency1398MHz
Shaders4864
Texture Units304
ROP Units152
Execution Units608
Energy Consumption40W

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version4
PCIE LinesN/A

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