Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)

The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU), released in Q4 2023, is a powerhouse chip for the latest MacBook Pro 14 and 16-inch models. Leveraging a 3nm process and Apple’s cutting-edge M3 architecture, it features 16 cores—12 high-performance and 4 high-efficiency cores—ensuring superior multitasking and energy efficiency. With a base frequency of 0.7GHz and turbo speeds up to 4.06GHz, it offers exceptional performance. The 40-core GPU, clocking up to 1400MHz, provides unparalleled graphics capabilities, achieving a Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 22736. Supporting up to 128GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory with a bandwidth of 409.6GB/s, the M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is designed for the most demanding professional tasks, balancing power and efficiency.

Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)

General Parameters Report Issue
Release Date	Q4 2023
Manufacturer	Apple
Type	Laptop
Instruction Set	ARMv8-A
Core Architecture	Apple M3
PCI Express	N/A
PCIE Version	4
Integrated Graphics	Yes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Apple M3 Max (16 CPU 40 GPU) in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core4780

Multi Core40683

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Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core148

Multi Core1607

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Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1990

Multi Core24030

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Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core496

Multi Core6311

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Geekbench 6

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

Single Core3227

Multi Core21045

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Geekbench 5

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

Single Core2150

Multi Core22736

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Others

Blender-

iGPU FP3214200

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Package Report Issue
Fabrication Process	3nm
Socket	AppleM-Socket
Energy Consumption	57 W
Max Temp	100°C

CPU Performance Report Issue
Main Cores	12
Main Threads	N/A
Main Cores Base Freq.	N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.	4.06GHz
Total Cores	16
Total Threads	16
Bus Frequency	N/A
Multiplier	No
L1 Cache	N/A
L2 Cache	36MB shared
L3 Cache	N/A
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Memory Parameters Report Issue
Memory Types	LPDDR5-6400
Max Memory	128GB
Max. Memory Channels	4
Max Bandwidth	N/A
ECC Memory Support	N/A

GPU Parameters Report Issue
Integrated Graphics	Yes
GPU Base Frequency	390MHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency	1400MHz
Shaders	5120
Texture Units	N/A
ROP Units	N/A
Execution Units	3840
Energy Consumption	N/A

Miscellaneous Report Issue
PCIE Version	4
PCIE Lines	N/A

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Ranking Cinebench R23 Multi Core
	Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core) 20C 20T @ null Mhz	24189
	Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) 20C 20T @ null Mhz	24189
	Intel Core i5 13600K 14C 20T @ 0 Mhz	24125
	Apple M3 Max 14C 14T @ null Mhz	24066
	Apple M3 Max (16 CPU 40 GPU) 16C 16T @ null Mhz	24030
	Intel Core i5 13600KF 14C 20T @ 0 Mhz	23595
	Intel Core i7 12700K 12C 20T @ 0 Mhz	23488
	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 12C 24T @ null Mhz	23302
	Intel Core i9 12950HX 16C 24T @ 0 Mhz	23269