Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) vs Apple M4

The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) was introduced as a powerful processor for professional users who demand high graphics and computing performance, especially in creative and development-intensive areas.

It is based on the M1 architecture and is manufactured using the 5 nm process. The CPU integrates a 24-core GPU and features 28 MB of L2 cache. The maximum memory bandwidth is 410 GB/s. In single-core tests, the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) ranks below the newer M4. For multi-core tasks, performance is comparable in some benchmarks, with it showing significantly higher performance in Cinebench R23 Multi-Core.

Its 24-core GPU with high memory bandwidth offers very good graphics performance for demanding games and professional applications, which is also advantageous for AI applications. Although manufactured using the 5 nm process, it offers good energy efficiency for its performance level. It is available in systems that provide good value for money for GPU-intensive work.

The Apple M4 is designed for a wide range of modern applications, with a particular focus on efficiency, fast responsiveness, and improved AI acceleration.

It utilizes the advanced M4 architecture and is manufactured using the most modern 3 nm process. The CPU integrates a 10-core GPU and features 20 MB of L2 cache. The maximum memory bandwidth is 120 GB/s. The Apple M4 significantly outperforms the M1 Max in single-core performance, with improvements of over 50 percent in benchmarks.

For multi-core tasks, performance in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024 is comparable. Its 10-core GPU benefits from architectural innovations, although the absolute graphics performance of the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) in graphics-intensive games is likely to be superior due to the higher core count and memory bandwidth.

Thanks to the 3 nm process, the Apple M4 is extremely energy-efficient and offers high performance per watt. As a new model, it can be found in current devices and represents a future-proof investment.