Apple M1 Max vs Apple M4 (10 cores)
Aggregate performance score
Apple M4 (10 cores) outperforms Apple M1 Max by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing M4 (10 cores) and M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 241 | 533 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Apple Apple M4 | Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 52.15 | no data |
| Release date | 7 May 2024 (less than a year ago) | 18 October 2021 (3 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
M4 (10 cores) and M1 Max basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 10 (Deca-Core) | 10 (Deca-Core) |
| Threads | 10 | 10 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.06 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.22 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 2.9 MB |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 48 MB |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Number of transistors | 28 Million | 57000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on M4 (10 cores) and M1 Max compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Power consumption (TDP) | 40 Watt | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
CrossMark Overall
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 21.89 | 13.80 |
| Recency | 7 May 2024 | 18 October 2021 |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 5 nm |
Apple M4 (10 cores) has a 58.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 66.7% more advanced lithography process.
The M4 (10 cores) is our recommended choice as it beats the M1 Max in performance tests.
Note that Apple M4 (10 cores) is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M4 (10 cores) and Apple M1 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
Other comparisons
We've compiled a selection of CPU comparisons, ranging from closely matched processors to other comparisons that may be of interest.
