Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) VS Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU)

Comparison of processors: Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) with 14 cores 4.06GHz and Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) with 8 cores 3.2GHz. Here you will find which processor is better in benchmarks, key specifications, consumption and much more.

Key Differences
Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU): Advantages
  • Higher number of cores (14 vs 8)
  • Higher number of threads (14 vs 8)
  • More single-core power
  • More multi-core power
  • Higher turbo frequency
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU): Advantages
  • Lower energy consumption
  • More PCIE lines ( vs 2)
Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +31%148
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 113

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +30%1990
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 1536

Cinebench R20 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) -
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) -

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +35%3227
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 2399

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +21%2150
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 1771

Passmark Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) 4780
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) -

Cinebench 2024 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +119%1373
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 628

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +119%20985
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 9573

Cinebench R20 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) -
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) -

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +86%19404
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 10416

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +110%20961
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) 9998

Passmark Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) 40384
Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU) -
Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU)
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Apple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU)
General Parameters
Q4 2023Release DateQ3 2021
AppleManufacturerApple
LaptopTypeLaptop
ARMv8-AInstruction SetARMv8-A
Apple M3Core Architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)
Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU)Processor NumberApple M1 Pro (8 CPU 14 GPU)
AppleM-SocketSocketAppleM-Socket
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
Package
3nmFabrication Process5nm
AppleM-SocketSocketAppleM-Socket
50 WEnergy Consumption35 W
0 WMax Turbo Consumption0 W
100°CPeak Operating
CPU Performance
10Main Cores6
-Main Threads-
-Main Cores Base Freq.-
4.06GHzMain Cores Turbo Freq.3.2GHz
4Efficient Cores
0Efficient Threads0
0.74GHzBase Frequency Secondary Cores0.6GHz
2.75GHzTurbo Frequency Secondary Cores2.06GHz
14Total Cores8
14Total Threads8
Bus Frequency
NoMultiplierNo
L1 Cache
36MB sharedL2 Cache24MB
L3 Cache
NoUnlocked MultiplierNo
Memory Parameters
LPDDR5-6400Memory TypeLPDDR5-6400
96GBMax Memory32GB
3Max. Memory Channels2
307.2GB/sBandwidth102.4GB/S
NoECC Memory SupportNo
Graphics Card Parameters
YesIntegrated GraphicsYes
390MHzGPU Base Frequency390MHz
1400MHzDynamic Max GPU Frequency1300MHz
3840Shaders1792
0Texture Units0
0ROP Units0
480Execution Units224
Energy Consumption
Miscellaneous
4PCIE Version4
PCIE Lines2