Apple M2 Pro vs Apple M2 Max

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2 Max
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 79 Watt
16.81
+22.4%
Apple M2 Pro
2023
12 cores / 12 threads
13.73

Apple M2 Max outperforms Apple M2 Pro by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M2 Max and M2 Pro processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking393544
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M-SeriesApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency20.14no data
Release date17 January 2023 (1 year ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

M2 Max and M2 Pro basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.424 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cache3.3 MB3.3 MB
L2 cache36 MB36 MB
L3 cache48 MB24 MB
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Number of transistors67000 Million40000 Million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on M2 Max and M2 Pro compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Power consumption (TDP)79 Wattno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPUApple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M2 Max 16.81
+22.4%
Apple M2 Pro 13.73

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M2 Max 26694
+22.4%
Apple M2 Pro 21802

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Apple M2 Max 2084
+0.7%
Apple M2 Pro 2069

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Apple M2 Max 236
+2.6%
Apple M2 Pro 230

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M2 Max 15373
+2.4%
Apple M2 Pro 15010

WebXPRT 3

Apple M2 Max 405
+4.8%
Apple M2 Pro 386

CrossMark Overall

Apple M2 Max 1835
+1.7%
Apple M2 Pro 1805

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Apple M2 Max 259
+2.4%
Apple M2 Pro 253

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Apple M2 Max 14863
+2%
Apple M2 Pro 14568

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Apple M2 Max 2692
+1.1%
Apple M2 Pro 2663

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.81 13.73

Apple M2 Max has a 22.4% higher aggregate performance score.

The M2 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 Pro in performance tests.


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