Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) vs Apple M4

The Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU), based on the M3 architecture, is a 3 nm desktop processor from Apple.

It targets professional users, offering 14 CPU cores and a 30-core GPU. Its memory bandwidth of 307 GB/s supports graphics-intensive tasks and AI performance. The Apple M4, also a 3 nm processor from Apple with M4 architecture, is designed for high performance and efficiency.

It features 10 CPU cores and a 10-core GPU with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth. In performance comparison, the Apple M4 shows significantly higher single-core performance. However, the Apple M3 Max is considerably superior in multi-core performance. For gaming, the Apple M3 Max with its Apple M3 Max (30 Core) graphics and higher GPU core count is more powerful.

The Apple M4 with its Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics offers good performance, but does not reach the level of the M3 Max. The Apple M4 is generally designed to be more energy-efficient. The Apple M3 Max delivers peak performance with typically higher power consumption.

Both use PCIe 4.0. A price-performance evaluation without system prices is not possible. In summary, the Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) offers superior multi-core and graphics performance for the most demanding tasks. The Apple M4 stands out with leading single-core performance and high energy efficiency.

The choice depends on the priority: maximum performance (M3 Max) or efficient single-core performance (M4).