Apple M1 Pro 8-Core vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.82
+139%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core
2021
8 cores / 8 threads, 2060 Watt
10.82

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Apple M1 Pro 8-Core by a whopping 139% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking189712
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M3Apple M-Series
Power efficiency31.33no data
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.748 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.22 GHz
L1 cacheno data2.3 MB
L2 cacheno data28 MB
L3 cacheno data16 MB
Chip lithography3 nm5 nm
Number of transistors92000 Million33700 Million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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)78 Watt2060 ‑ 3220 Watt

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPUApple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU ( - 1296 MHz)

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 M3 Max 16-Core 25.82
+139%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 10.82

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 M3 Max 16-Core 41013
+139%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 17191

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 3264
+147%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 1320

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 M3 Max 16-Core 271
+29%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 210

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 22938
+131%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 9942

WebXPRT 3

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 421
+22.7%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 343

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.82 10.82
Recency 30 October 2023 18 October 2021
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 3 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 2060 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 138.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 2541% lower power consumption.

The Apple M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 Pro 8-Core in performance tests.


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