Apple M4 Max (16 cores): specs and benchmarks

Summary

Apple started M4 Max (16 cores) sales 30 October 2024. This is notebook processor primarily aimed at home systems. It has 16 cores and 16 threads, and is based on 3 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 4512 MHz and a locked multiplier.

Compatibility-wise, this is processor with a TDP of 90 Watt.

Primary details

Apple M4 Max (16 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.

Detailed specifications

Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.

Compatibility

Information on Apple M4 Max (16 cores) compatibility with other computer components and devices: 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.

Graphics specifications

General parameters of a GPU integrated into Apple M4 Max (16 cores).

Benchmark performance

Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Apple M4 Max (16 cores). Overall benchmark performance 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.

Closest competitors

Apple M4 Max (16 cores)'s performance relative to its closest rivals among notebook CPUs.