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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) vs Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
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Summary
The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) was designed for creative professionals with high graphics demands.
The Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) is a newer chip for professional users with high CPU and GPU performance.
The Apple M1 Max (5 nm) has 24 GPU cores and 28 MB cache. 410 GB/s memory bandwidth supports AI performance. The Apple M4 Pro (3 nm) features 12 CPU cores, 16 GPU cores, and 36 MB cache with 273 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Apple M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple M1 Max in single-core tests.
The Apple M4 Pro also shows higher performance in multi-core tasks. The Apple M1 Max offers higher values in an older multi-core test. With 24 GPU cores and 410 GB/s memory bandwidth, the Apple M1 Max provides a strong graphics foundation. The Apple M4 Pro, with 16 GPU cores, benefits from its newer 3 nm architecture for optimized graphics performance.
Compared to the Apple M1 Max (5 nm), the Apple M4 Pro (3 nm) allows for lower power consumption and better thermal properties. As an older generation, the Apple M1 Max is often available in more affordable devices. The Apple M4 Pro is integrated into the latest, high-priced products. The Apple M1 Max is a solid choice for graphics-intensive professional applications.
The Apple M4 Pro offers superior CPU performance and improved efficiency, ideal for modern, complex workflows.
The Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) is a newer chip for professional users with high CPU and GPU performance.
The Apple M1 Max (5 nm) has 24 GPU cores and 28 MB cache. 410 GB/s memory bandwidth supports AI performance. The Apple M4 Pro (3 nm) features 12 CPU cores, 16 GPU cores, and 36 MB cache with 273 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Apple M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple M1 Max in single-core tests.
The Apple M4 Pro also shows higher performance in multi-core tasks. The Apple M1 Max offers higher values in an older multi-core test. With 24 GPU cores and 410 GB/s memory bandwidth, the Apple M1 Max provides a strong graphics foundation. The Apple M4 Pro, with 16 GPU cores, benefits from its newer 3 nm architecture for optimized graphics performance.
Compared to the Apple M1 Max (5 nm), the Apple M4 Pro (3 nm) allows for lower power consumption and better thermal properties. As an older generation, the Apple M1 Max is often available in more affordable devices. The Apple M4 Pro is integrated into the latest, high-priced products. The Apple M1 Max is a solid choice for graphics-intensive professional applications.
The Apple M4 Pro offers superior CPU performance and improved efficiency, ideal for modern, complex workflows.
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
- High GPU core count (24 cores)
- High memory bandwidth (410 GB/s), good for AI
- 5 nm manufacturing process
- Suitable for graphics-intensive professional applications
Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
- Advanced 3 nm manufacturing process
- Superior CPU performance (12 cores)
- Improved energy efficiency
- Ideal for modern, complex workflows
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread
Single-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
100 %
Apple M1 Max (24 Core)
Apple M4 Pro (16 Core)
AI performance (NPU)
10C / 10T · 0.60 GHz
12C / 12T · 1.26 GHz
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries
218 entries
Cinebench 2026 (MC)
219 entries
219 entries
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
Blender 3.1 Benchmark
213 entries
213 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
V-Ray CPU-Render
251 entries
251 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries
140 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple M series (38) | Apple M series (38) |
| CPU group | Apple M1 (9) | Apple M4 (7) |
| Architecture | M1 | M4 |
| Technology | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | ||
| Predecessor | Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | |
| Successor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Apple M5 Pro (15-CPU 16-GPU) |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 12 / 12 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 8x Firestorm 0.60 - 3.20 GHz |
8x Donan P-Core 1.26 - 4.51 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 2x Icestorm 0.60 - 2.06 GHz |
4x Donan E-Core 1.02 - 2.59 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 28.00 MB | 36.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | ||
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M1 Max (24 Core) | Apple M4 Pro (16 Core) |
| GPU frequency | 0.39 - 1.30 GHz | 0.39 - 1.58 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 384 / 3072 | 256 / 2048 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 5 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Technology | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q3/2021 | Q4/2024 |
NPU AI performance
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | Apple Neural Engine |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR5-6400 (409.6 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-8533 (273.0 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | ||
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS | macOS, iPadOS |
| Instruction set | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
| Release date | Q3/2021 | Q4/2024 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents |
User Reviews
Your rating
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