Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) in Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread

Here we show you how fast the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is in the Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread. Based on the result, you can assess whether this processor is suitable for you. In addition to the clock frequency, the number of CPU cores is also crucial. Please note that these benchmark values can only be achieved if the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is sufficiently cooled, as current processors usually achieve their maximum performance in benchmarks and in practice in turbo mode.
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)

At a glance

Name: Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Family: Apple M series (38)
CPU group: Apple M3 (6)
Segment: Notebook
Generation: 3
Predecessor: Apple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Successor: Apple M4 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)

Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread - Benchmark results

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz
566
AMD EPYC 4585PX AMD EPYC 4585PX
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz
565
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
18C 18T @ 5.30 GHz
563
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz
560
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
20C 20T @ 5.50 GHz
559
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
20C 20T @ 5.50 GHz
559
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz
559
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