Apple’s newly released M4 Max chip has surfaced on Geekbench with impressive results, securing its position as the fastest chip on the benchmark platform. As expected, Apple has further strengthened its leadership in performance, with the M4 Max outpacing both Intel and AMD’s latest offerings—even in multi-core tests—while showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Geekbench Results: M4 Max vs. M3 Max #
Tested on the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, the M4 Max delivered outstanding numbers on Geekbench 6:
- Single-core score: 4,060
- Multi-core score: 26,675
Compared to last year’s M3 Max, this represents a 30% jump in single-core performance and a 27% increase in multi-core performance—highlighting Apple’s aggressive pace of chip innovation.
How It Stacks Up Against Intel and AMD #
When compared to x86-based processors, the M4 Max proves even more dominant:
- Vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K → 19% faster in single-core, 16% faster in multi-core
- Vs. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X → 18% faster in single-core, 25% faster in multi-core
What makes these results more impressive is that the M4 Max achieves this with far lower power consumption, reinforcing Apple Silicon’s efficiency-first design philosophy.
Specs Built for Creators and Professionals #
As Apple’s flagship SoC, the M4 Max is engineered for data scientists, 3D artists, and creative professionals who demand uncompromising performance. Key specifications include:
- CPU: 16 cores (12 performance + 4 efficiency)
- GPU: 40 cores with unified memory access
- Memory: Up to 128GB unified memory
- Connectivity: Support for Thunderbolt 5, with bandwidth up to 120 Gb/s
This makes the MacBook Pro with M4 Max one of the most powerful laptops for creative workflows available today.
Apple’s Answer to the “AI PC” Trend #
The launch of the M4 series is Apple’s direct response to recent AI-focused PCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. While the M4 Max sets new records in benchmarks, pricing remains a barrier—a fully configured 16-core M4 Max MacBook Pro can cost over $30,000. At this price point, some users may still prefer laptops with dedicated GPUs for cost-effectiveness.
Geekbench Is Just the Beginning #
It’s important to note that Geekbench is not the ultimate measure of chip performance. Other benchmarks such as Cinebench and HandBrake will provide a more complete picture of the M4 Max’s real-world capabilities.
The new MacBook Pro 2024 with M4 Max begins shipping on November 8, at which point we’ll gain a clearer view of how this chip performs across diverse workloads.
✅ Key Takeaway #
The Apple M4 Max sets a new high watermark for laptop performance, outperforming Intel and AMD’s best chips while maintaining impressive efficiency. For professionals seeking unmatched performance in a portable form factor, the M4 Max-powered MacBook Pro is hard to beat—though it comes with a premium price tag.