Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) and the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) 14 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
M3 | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 14 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
14 | Cores | 12 |
14 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 10x P-Core |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 6x P-Core |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 6x E-Core |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple M3 Max (30 Core) | GPU | Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
3 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
480 | Compute units | 288 |
3840 | Shader | 2304 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
96 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 36 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Apple M3 Max (30 Core) | GPU | Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 3 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU), while the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) supports a maximum of 36 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 36 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has a TDP of 50 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
50 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
3 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (30 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
Apple M3 Pro (18 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |