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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) vs Apple M5
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Summary
The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU), codenamed M4, is a high-end processor for demanding creative tasks.
It is manufactured using a 3nm process, integrates 14 CPU cores, a 32-core GPU, 44 MB of L2 cache, and supports PCIe 5.0. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 410 GB/s, which also enables good AI performance. The Apple M5, codenamed M5, also manufactured using a 3nm process, targets a broader audience for everyday tasks.
It features 10 CPU cores, a 10-core GPU, 28 MB of L2 cache, and supports PCIe 4.0. Its memory bandwidth is 154 GB/s. In single-core performance, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) and Apple M5 are comparable. For multi-core tasks, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) offers significantly higher performance.
For gaming and graphics-intensive applications, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is the better choice thanks to its superior GPU and higher memory bandwidth. The Apple M5 is designed for less demanding graphics applications. The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) consumes more power under load, while the Apple M5 is optimized for energy efficiency.
The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is positioned in the premium segment, while the Apple M5 offers a more attractive price-performance ratio for the average user. The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is the optimal choice for professional users who require maximum computing and graphics performance for complex workloads.
The Apple M5 is excellent for users who prefer balanced performance and high energy efficiency for general tasks and media consumption.
It is manufactured using a 3nm process, integrates 14 CPU cores, a 32-core GPU, 44 MB of L2 cache, and supports PCIe 5.0. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 410 GB/s, which also enables good AI performance. The Apple M5, codenamed M5, also manufactured using a 3nm process, targets a broader audience for everyday tasks.
It features 10 CPU cores, a 10-core GPU, 28 MB of L2 cache, and supports PCIe 4.0. Its memory bandwidth is 154 GB/s. In single-core performance, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) and Apple M5 are comparable. For multi-core tasks, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) offers significantly higher performance.
For gaming and graphics-intensive applications, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is the better choice thanks to its superior GPU and higher memory bandwidth. The Apple M5 is designed for less demanding graphics applications. The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) consumes more power under load, while the Apple M5 is optimized for energy efficiency.
The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is positioned in the premium segment, while the Apple M5 offers a more attractive price-performance ratio for the average user. The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is the optimal choice for professional users who require maximum computing and graphics performance for complex workloads.
The Apple M5 is excellent for users who prefer balanced performance and high energy efficiency for general tasks and media consumption.
Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU)
- For professional creative tasks
- Superior multi-core and graphics performance (32-core GPU)
- High memory bandwidth (410 GB/s) with good AI performance
- Premium segment with higher power consumption under load
Apple M5
- Balanced performance for everyday tasks
- High energy efficiency
- Good price-performance ratio for the average user
- Solid single-core performance
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz
Apple M5
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.61 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz
Apple M5
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.61 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
14C / 14T · 1.26 GHz
Apple M5
71 %
9C / 9T · 0.91 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple M4 Max (32 Core)
Apple M5
38 %
Apple M5 (10 Core)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries
218 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
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
25 entries
25 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| Family | Apple M series (38) | Apple M series (38) |
| CPU group | Apple M4 (7) | Apple M5 (6) |
| Architecture | M4 | M5 |
| Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | ||
| Predecessor | Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) | Apple M4 |
| Successor | Apple M5 Max (18-CPU 32-GPU) |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 9 / 9 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 10x Donan P-Core 1.26 - 4.51 GHz |
3x P-Core 0.91 - 4.61 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Donan E-Core 1.02 - 2.59 GHz |
6x E-Core 0.90 - 3.05 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 44.00 MB | 28.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | ||
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| GPU name | Apple M4 Max (32 Core) | Apple M5 (10 Core) |
| GPU frequency | 0.39 - 1.58 GHz | 0.34 - 1.90 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 512 / 4096 | 160 / 1280 |
| Raytracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB | 24 GB |
| Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q4/2024 | Q4/2025 |
NPU AI performance
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | Apple Neural Engine |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | 16 Neural cores @ 60 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| Memory | LPDDR5X-8533 (410.0 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-9600 (153.6 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 128 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 6 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| TDP | 75 W | 17 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | 15 W | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) | Apple M5 |
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| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS | macOS, iPadOS |
| Instruction set | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
| Release date | Q4/2024 | Q4/2025 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents |
User Reviews
Your rating
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