Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
25.82
+12.2%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
23.01

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms Apple M3 Max 14-Core by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Apple M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking189223
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M3Apple M3
Power efficiency31.3327.92
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Apple M3 Max 14-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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed2.748 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz4.06 GHz
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Number of transistors92000 Million92000 Million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and Apple M3 Max 14-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 Watt78 Watt

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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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
+12.2%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 23.01

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 41010
+12.2%
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36551

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.82 23.01
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 16 14

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 12.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads.

The Apple M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M3 Max 14-Core in performance tests.


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