Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) VS Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU)

Comparison of processors: Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) with 14 cores 4.06GHz and Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) with 12 cores 4.06GHz. 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 12)
  • Higher number of threads (14 vs 12)
  • More single-core power
  • More multi-core power
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU): Advantages
  • Lower energy consumption
Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +4%148
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 142

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +3%1990
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 1928

Cinebench R20 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) -
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 1928

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +2%3227
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 3152

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) 2150
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) +8%2314

Passmark Single Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) 4780
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) -

Cinebench 2024 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +30%1373
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 1059

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +39%20985
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 15061

Cinebench R20 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) -
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 15061

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +24%19404
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 15619

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) 20961
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) -

Passmark Multi Core

Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU) +48%40384
Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU) 27304
Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU)
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Apple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU)
General Parameters
Q4 2023Release DateQ4 2023
AppleManufacturerApple
LaptopTypeLaptop
ARMv8-AInstruction SetARMv8-A
Apple M3Core ArchitectureApple M3
Apple M3 Max (14 CPU 30 GPU)Processor NumberApple M3 Pro (12 CPU 18 GPU)
AppleM-SocketSocketAppleM-Socket
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
Package
3nmFabrication Process3nm
AppleM-SocketSocketAppleM-Socket
50 WEnergy Consumption35 W
0 WMax Turbo Consumption35 W
100°CPeak Operating100°C
CPU Performance
10Main Cores6
-Main Threads-
-Main Cores Base Freq.-
4.06GHzMain Cores Turbo Freq.4.06GHz
4Efficient Cores6
0Efficient Threads0
0.74GHzBase Frequency Secondary Cores0.74GHz
2.75GHzTurbo Frequency Secondary Cores2.75GHz
14Total Cores12
14Total Threads12
Bus Frequency
NoMultiplierNo
L1 Cache
36MB sharedL2 Cache36MB shared
L3 Cache
NoUnlocked MultiplierNo
Memory Parameters
LPDDR5-6400Memory TypeLPDDR5-6400
96GBMax Memory36GB
3Max. Memory Channels2
307.2GB/sBandwidth153.6GB/s
NoECC Memory SupportNo
Graphics Card Parameters
YesIntegrated GraphicsYes
390MHzGPU Base Frequency390MHz
1400MHzDynamic Max GPU Frequency1400MHz
3840Shaders2304
0Texture Units0
0ROP Units0
480Execution Units288
Energy Consumption
Miscellaneous
4PCIE Version4
PCIE Lines