Apple M1 Max VS Apple M2 Pro

Comparison of processors: Apple M1 Max with 10 cores 3.2GHz and Apple M2 Pro with 12 cores 3.5GHz. Here you will find which processor is better in benchmarks, key specifications, consumption and much more.

Key Differences
Apple M1 Max: Advantages
Apple M2 Pro: Advantages
  • Higher number of cores (10 vs 12)
  • Higher number of threads (10 vs 12)
  • More single-core power
  • More multi-core power
  • Higher turbo frequency
Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 Single Core

Apple M1 Max 114
Apple M2 Pro +7%122

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Apple M1 Max 1555
Apple M2 Pro +7%1657

Cinebench R20 Single Core

Apple M1 Max -
Apple M2 Pro -

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Apple M1 Max 2410
Apple M2 Pro +11%2676

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Apple M1 Max 1783
Apple M2 Pro +11%1986

Passmark Single Core

Apple M1 Max 3833
Apple M2 Pro +8%4140

Cinebench 2024 Multi Core

Apple M1 Max +2%796
Apple M2 Pro 782

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Apple M1 Max 12422
Apple M2 Pro +20%14851

Cinebench R20 Multi Core

Apple M1 Max -
Apple M2 Pro -

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Apple M1 Max 12480
Apple M2 Pro +16%14493

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Apple M1 Max 12511
Apple M2 Pro +19%14863

Passmark Multi Core

Apple M1 Max 22121
Apple M2 Pro +19%26239
Apple M1 Max
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Apple M2 Pro
General Parameters
Q2 2022Release DateQ1 2023
AppleManufacturerApple
LaptopTypeLaptop
ARMv8Instruction SetARMv8
Core ArchitectureApple M2
Apple M1 MaxProcessor NumberApple M2 Pro
AppleM-SocketSocketAppleM-Socket
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
Package
5nmFabrication Process5nm
AppleM-SocketSocketAppleM-Socket
30 WEnergy Consumption30 W
0 WMax Turbo Consumption30 W
Peak Operating100ºC
CPU Performance
8Main Cores6
0Main Threads0
-Main Cores Base Freq.-
3.2GHzMain Cores Turbo Freq.3.5GHz
2Efficient Cores4
0Efficient Threads4
0.60GHzBase Frequency Secondary Cores2.4GHz
2.06GHzTurbo Frequency Secondary Cores2.42GHz
10Total Cores12
10Total Threads12
Bus Frequency
NoMultiplierNo
192K per coreL1 Cache192K per core
24MB sharedL2 Cache32MB shared
L3 Cache
NoUnlocked MultiplierNo
Memory Parameters
LPDDR5-6400Memory TypeLPDDR5-6400
64GBMax Memory32GB
8Max. Memory Channels4
409.6GB/sBandwidth204.8GB/s
NoECC Memory SupportNo
Graphics Card Parameters
YesIntegrated GraphicsYes
450MHzGPU Base Frequency450MHz
1296MHzDynamic Max GPU Frequency1398MHz
4096Shaders2432
256Texture Units152
128ROP Units76
0Execution Units0
60WEnergy Consumption35W
Miscellaneous
4PCIE Version4
PCIE Lines