Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)

Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) is a remarkable processor from Apple. It's based on the groundbreaking M1 architecture and manufactured using an advanced 5-nanometer process. This chip integrates a powerful Apple M1 Max (24 Core) graphics unit. A particularly positive feature is the high memory bandwidth of 410 GB/s.

This enables very good performance in AI applications and complex calculations. We have found that it effortlessly handles creative tasks such as demanding video or 3D editing. In Cinebench 2024, the processor achieves 112 points in the single-core test. The multi-core score is a solid 796 points. With 28 MB of Level 2 cache, the M1 Max provides fast data access.

It also continues to offer excellent energy efficiency. This makes it a reliable choice for many intensive workloads. Its balanced overall performance is still impressive. It remains a valid option for professional users.
  • Integrated Apple M1 Max (24 Core) graphics unit
  • High memory bandwidth of 410 GB/s
  • Manufactured in a 5-nanometer process
  • Excellent energy efficiency

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 147 / 457
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 129 / 452
In segment Notebook
Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread

Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread
Single-core performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)
10C / 10T · 3.40 GHz
452 pts
Intel Core i7-13620H
10C / 16T · 4.90 GHz
444 pts
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
438 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
437 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
437 pts
Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core

Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS
8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz
3,317 pts
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz
3,181 pts
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
3,135 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 250
8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz
3,129 pts
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C / 20T · 5.00 GHz
3,020 pts
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
113 pts
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
113 pts
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
112 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 270
8C / 16T · 5.20 GHz
110 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
16C / 32T · 5.30 GHz
110 pts
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
802 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
802 pts
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
796 pts
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz
785 pts
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz
785 pts
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i9-11900H
8C / 16T · 4.90 GHz
1,540 pts
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C / 8T · 4.80 GHz
1,538 pts
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
1,534 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX
8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz
1,524 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz
1,521 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
12,721 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
12,545 pts
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,402 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,390 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,390 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 7540U
6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz
2,402
AMD Ryzen 5 7545U
6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz
2,402
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
2,397
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
6C / 12T · 5.00 GHz
2,390
AMD Ryzen 5 240
6C / 12T · 5.00 GHz
2,382
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
12,447
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
12,447
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,439
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C / 22T · 4.20 GHz
12,410
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,407
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C / 20T · 4.80 GHz
1,784
Intel Core i7-12800HL
14C / 20T · 4.80 GHz
1,784
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
1,783
Intel Core i7-12650HX
14C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
1,781
Intel Core i7-12650H
10C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
1,780
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 4.40 GHz
13,192
AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
12,744
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,693
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C / 20T · 3.80 GHz
12,662
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C / 20T · 3.80 GHz
12,662
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple M5 Pro (15-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M5 Pro (16 Core)
8,213
Apple M4 Pro (14-CPU 20-GPU)
Apple M4 Pro (20 Core)
8,013
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (24 Core)
7,830
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Intel Arc B390
7,680
Intel Core Ultra X7 368H
Intel Arc B390
7,680
Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i9-12900H
14C / 20T · 3.80 GHz
251
Intel Core i7-1280P
14C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
206
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
192
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
191
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
191
AI performance (NPU)

AI performance (NPU)

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
24C / 24T · 2.70 GHz
13.0 TOPS
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
24C / 24T · 2.80 GHz
13.0 TOPS
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C / 10T · 0.60 GHz
11.0 TOPS
AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
10.0 TOPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
10.0 TOPS

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyApple M series (38)
CPU groupApple M1 (9)
ArchitectureM1
Technology5 nm
SegmentNotebook
Socket
Generation1
Predecessor
SuccessorApple M2 Max (30-GPU)
Q1/2023

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads10 / 10
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 8x Firestorm
0.60 - 3.20 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 2x Icestorm
0.60 - 2.06 GHz
L2-Cache28.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameApple M1 Max (24 Core)
GPU frequency0.39 - 1.30 GHz
CUs / Shader384 / 3072
Raytracing
Max. displays5
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology5 nm
Release dateQ3/2021

NPU AI performance

PropertyValue
AI hardwareApple Neural Engine
AI specifications16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR5-6400
409.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory64 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe4.0
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP45 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsmacOS
Instruction setArmv8.5-A (64 bit)
ISA extensionsRosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Release dateQ3/2021
Release price
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
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