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Apple M4 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Apple M4 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Brand: Apple
Rating: 4.8 (737 reviews)

Last updated: 2026-04-03

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Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Apple M4 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is a remarkable chip for demanding tasks. It is based on the latest M4 architecture and manufactured using the advanced 3-nanometer process. This allows for excellent energy efficiency with high computing power at the same time. A highlight is the integrated Apple M4 Max (40 Core) GPU.

With its impressive memory bandwidth of 546 GB/s, it offers an excellent foundation. This makes this processor ideal for data-intensive AI applications. We found that it handles creative workflows very smoothly. In Cinebench 2024, the processor achieves a remarkable single-core score of 177 points. This performance ensures fast reactions in individual tasks.

With its 16 CPU cores, the Apple M4 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) effortlessly handles complex multitasking. It is an excellent choice for professionals. It offers a combination of peak performance and high efficiency. This makes it the ideal solution for users who expect the best.

Advanced M4 Architecture
High Energy Efficiency
Strong AI Performance
High Single-Core Performance and Multitasking Capability

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 7 / 457
In segment Notebook

Multi-core performance

Rank 10 / 452
In segment Notebook

Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread
Single-core performance

10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz

737 pts

16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz

692 pts

12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz

672 pts

14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz

661 pts

10C / 10T · 4.46 GHz

653 pts

Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz

9,440 pts

24C / 24T · 5.40 GHz

8,670 pts

16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz

7,830 pts

16C / 32T · 5.40 GHz

7,551 pts

16C / 32T · 5.10 GHz

7,491 pts

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance

10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz

198 pts

9C / 9T · 4.61 GHz

198 pts

16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz

177 pts

12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz

176 pts

14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz

176 pts

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz

2,135 pts

24C / 24T · 5.40 GHz

2,074 pts

16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz

2,072 pts

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-96-100)

18C / 18T · 5.00 GHz

1,965 pts

24C / 24T · 3.50 GHz

1,918 pts

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz

2,411 pts

16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz

2,217 pts

24C / 24T · 5.40 GHz

2,196 pts

24C / 32T · 5.80 GHz

2,195 pts

12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz

2,165 pts

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

24C / 24T · 3.50 GHz

28,570 pts

24C / 24T · 3.50 GHz

28,570 pts

16C / 16T · 1.26 GHz

27,340 pts

12C / 24T · 3.00 GHz

26,654 pts

12C / 24T · 3.20 GHz

24,761 pts

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

9C / 9T · 4.61 GHz

4,133

18C / 18T · 5.00 GHz

4,070

16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz

4,021

12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz

3,940

14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz

3,940

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

18C / 18T · 0.91 GHz

29,200

18C / 18T · 0.91 GHz

29,200

16C / 16T · 1.26 GHz

26,263

15C / 15T · 0.91 GHz

25,000

20C / 20T · 3.20 GHz

23,970

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core)

21,200

Apple M5 Max (40 Core)

20,532

Apple M4 Max (40 Core)

17,040

Apple M5 Max (32 Core)

16,426

Apple M1 Ultra (48 Core)

15,900

AI performance (NPU)

8C / 8T · 2.20 GHz

40.0 TOPS

8C / 8T · 2.20 GHz

40.0 TOPS

16C / 16T · 1.26 GHz

38.0 TOPS

16C / 16T · 0.70 GHz

35.0 TOPS

12C / 12T · 0.70 GHz

35.0 TOPS

More benchmarks

Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries

Cinebench 2026 (MC)
219 entries

Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries

Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries

Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries

AI performance (NPU)
218 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Apple M series (38)
CPU group	Apple M4 (7)
Architecture	M4
Technology	3 nm
Segment	Notebook
Socket
Generation	4
Predecessor	Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) Q4/2023
Successor	Apple M5 Max (18-CPU 40-GPU) Q1/2026

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	16 / 16
Hyperthreading / SMT	✗
Core architecture	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1:	12x Donan P-Core 1.26 - 4.51 GHz
Core Cluster 2:	4x Donan E-Core 1.02 - 2.59 GHz
L2-Cache	52.00 MB
L3-Cache
Overclocking	No

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	Apple M4 Max (40 Core)
GPU frequency	0.39 - 1.58 GHz
CUs / Shader	640 / 5120
Raytracing	✓
Max. displays	3
Max. GPU Memory	96 GB
Technology	3 nm
Release date	Q4/2024

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware	Apple Neural Engine
AI specifications	16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
LPDDR5X-8533	546.0 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	128 GB
Memory channels	8
ECC	✗
PCIe	5.0
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	90 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.	100 °C

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	macOS, iPadOS
Instruction set	Armv9.2-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions	Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME
Release date	Q4/2024
Release price
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