Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) 16 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
M3 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
16 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 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 (40 Core) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
640 | Compute units | 224 |
5120 | Shader | 1792 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
128 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 (40 Core) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 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 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU), while the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
409.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has a TDP of 57 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) 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 (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
57 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 3 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-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 |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |