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SoC · Laptop · Apple

Apple M4 Max

16C · Launched Oct 2024

CPU multi-thread vs rivals

CPU multi-thread
114
2.29× ref
CPU single-thread
69.2
1.38× ref
CPU creative apps
67.8
1.36× ref
GPU compute
93.8
1.88× reflow conf.

Gaming by resolution

Chip1080p1440p4K
M4 Max44.948.460.0
M3 Max34.139.2–
GeForce RTX 4060reference50.050.050.0
FPS per game (2)
GameSettings1080p1440p4KSource
Baldur's Gate 3Ultra Preset99.069.035.0NotebookCheck
Cyberpunk 2077Ultra Preset (FSR off)65.848.422.4NotebookCheck

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 7Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) 2024Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) 2026FFmpeg buildPassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)02040608010012014016018012098.411211412110616980.8119Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 120 (p10 104 – p90 128) Median 465 samples/min (p10 404 – p90 496) 61 runs, 11 Nov 2025 – 13 Mar 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 98.4 (p10 93.4 – p90 114) Median 415 samples/min (p10 393 – p90 482) 86 runs, 11 Mar 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 112 (p10 102 – p90 117) Median 25.8k points (p10 23.5k – p90 26.9k) 29 runs, 19 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 114 (p10 102 – p90 122) Median 27.7k points (p10 24.8k – p90 29.8k) 39 runs, 31 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 121 Median 2,042 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 106 Median 7,125 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)FFmpeg build, version 7.0 Index 169 Median 19.0 seconds Lower is better Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 OpenBenchmarkingPassMark CPU Mark Index 80.8 Median 41.9k points Source average of 920 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 119 Median 32.6k vsamples Source average of 20 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5GB MT 6GB MT 7Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…FFmpeg buildPassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)05010015012098.411211412110616980.8119Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 120 (p10 104 – p90 128) Median 465 samples/min (p10 404 – p90 496) 61 runs, 11 Nov 2025 – 13 Mar 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 98.4 (p10 93.4 – p90 114) Median 415 samples/min (p10 393 – p90 482) 86 runs, 11 Mar 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 112 (p10 102 – p90 117) Median 25.8k points (p10 23.5k – p90 26.9k) 29 runs, 19 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 114 (p10 102 – p90 122) Median 27.7k points (p10 24.8k – p90 29.8k) 39 runs, 31 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 121 Median 2,042 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 106 Median 7,125 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)FFmpeg build, version 7.0 Index 169 Median 19.0 seconds Lower is better Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 OpenBenchmarkingPassMark CPU Mark Index 80.8 Median 41.9k points Source average of 920 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 119 Median 32.6k vsamples Source average of 20 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (CPU)4465404–496samples/min61 runs12011 Nov 2025 – 13 Mar 2026
Blender (CPU)5415393–482samples/min86 runs98.411 Mar 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core625.8k23.5k–26.9kpoints29 runs11219 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core727.7k24.8k–29.8kpoints39 runs11431 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)20242,042–points2 avg.1216 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)20267,125–points2 avg.1066 Nov 2026
FFmpeg build7.019.0–seconds (lower is better)5 avg.1696 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent41.9k–points920 avg.80.86 Nov 2026
V-Ray 6 (CPU)632.6k–vsamples20 avg.1196 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

Geekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 7Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) 2024Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) 2026PassMark Single Thread02040608085.276.475.471.955.8Geekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 85.2 (p10 80.8 – p90 87.7) Median 3,982 points (p10 3,777 – p90 4,095) 29 runs, 19 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 76.4 (p10 70.9 – p90 78.6) Median 3,431 points (p10 3,184 – p90 3,531) 38 runs, 31 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 75.4 Median 178 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 71.9 Median 680 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 55.8 Median 4,604 points Source average of 920 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
GB ST 6GB ST 7Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark ST02040608085.276.475.471.955.8Geekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 85.2 (p10 80.8 – p90 87.7) Median 3,982 points (p10 3,777 – p90 4,095) 29 runs, 19 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 76.4 (p10 70.9 – p90 78.6) Median 3,431 points (p10 3,184 – p90 3,531) 38 runs, 31 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserCinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 75.4 Median 178 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2026 Index 71.9 Median 680 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 55.8 Median 4,604 points Source average of 920 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Geekbench Single-Core63,9823,777–4,095points29 runs85.219 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core73,4313,184–3,531points38 runs76.431 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)2024178–points1 avg.75.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)2026680–points2 avg.71.96 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent4,604–points920 avg.55.86 Nov 2026

CPU creative apps, by benchmark

Puget Bench for After EffectsPuget Bench for Lightroom ClassicPuget Bench for PhotoshopPuget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1Puget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.102040608055.271.777.566.276.972.558.8Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 55.2 Median 9,877 points Source average of 51 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Lightroom Classic, version Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 Index 71.7 Median 12.0k points Source average of 18 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 77.5 Median 13.8k points Source average of 135 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 66.2 Median 11.1k points Source average of 41 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 76.9 Median 136.4k points Source average of 38 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 Index 72.5 Median 10.5k points Source average of 79 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 58.8 Median 96.0k points Source average of 40 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Puget Bench for Af…Puget Bench for Li…Puget Bench for Ph…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Da…Puget Bench for Da…02040608055.271.777.566.276.972.558.8Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 55.2 Median 9,877 points Source average of 51 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Lightroom Classic, version Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 Index 71.7 Median 12.0k points Source average of 18 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 77.5 Median 13.8k points Source average of 135 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 66.2 Median 11.1k points Source average of 41 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 76.9 Median 136.4k points Source average of 38 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 Index 72.5 Median 10.5k points Source average of 79 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 58.8 Median 96.0k points Source average of 40 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Puget Bench for After EffectsAfter Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.19,877–points51 avg.55.26 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Lightroom ClassicLightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.112.0k–points18 avg.71.76 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for PhotoshopPhotoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.013.8k–points135 avg.77.56 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.111.1k–points41 avg.66.26 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0136.4k–points38 avg.76.96 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.210.5k–points79 avg.72.56 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.196.0k–points40 avg.58.86 Nov 2026

GPU compute, by benchmark

Blender (GPU) 4Blender (GPU) 5Geekbench Metal02040608010012011111378.6Blender (GPU), version 4 Index 111 (p10 96.3 – p90 116) Median 5,100 samples/min (p10 4,421 – p90 5,305) 80 runs, 11 Nov 2025 – 11 May 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (GPU), version 5 Index 113 (p10 101 – p90 127) Median 5,300 samples/min (p10 4,737 – p90 5,956) 125 runs, 11 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Metal, version unknown Index 78.6 Median 191.2k points Source average, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser
Blender (GPU) 4Blender (GPU) 5GB Metal05010011111378.6Blender (GPU), version 4 Index 111 (p10 96.3 – p90 116) Median 5,100 samples/min (p10 4,421 – p90 5,305) 80 runs, 11 Nov 2025 – 11 May 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (GPU), version 5 Index 113 (p10 101 – p90 127) Median 5,300 samples/min (p10 4,737 – p90 5,956) 125 runs, 11 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Metal, version unknown Index 78.6 Median 191.2k points Source average, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (GPU)45,1004,421–5,305samples/min80 runs11111 Nov 2025 – 11 May 2026
Blender (GPU)55,3004,737–5,956samples/min125 runs11311 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Geekbench Metalunknown191.2k–pointsavg.78.66 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
100110120130Jan2025AprJulOctJan2026AprJulOct2024-11 118 index 47 samples2024-12 115 index 35 samples2025-01 118 index 27 samples2025-02 115 index 24 samples2025-03 118 index 35 samples2025-04 119 index 32 samples2025-05 114 index 41 samples2025-06 115 index 13 samples2025-07 111 index 25 samples2025-08 119 index 17 samples2025-09 105 index 16 samples2025-10 118 index 27 samples2025-11 117 index 14 samples2025-12 106 index 16 samples2026-01 120 index 14 samples2026-02 102 index 6 samples2026-03 122 index 29 samples2026-04 111 index 15 samples2026-05 128 index 8 samples2026-06 131 index 6 samples2026-07 112 index 12 samples2026-09 111 index 20 samples2026-10 117 index 40 samples2026-11 113 index 39 samples
100110120130202520262024-11 118 index 47 samples2024-12 115 index 35 samples2025-01 118 index 27 samples2025-02 115 index 24 samples2025-03 118 index 35 samples2025-04 119 index 32 samples2025-05 114 index 41 samples2025-06 115 index 13 samples2025-07 111 index 25 samples2025-08 119 index 17 samples2025-09 105 index 16 samples2025-10 118 index 27 samples2025-11 117 index 14 samples2025-12 106 index 16 samples2026-01 120 index 14 samples2026-02 102 index 6 samples2026-03 122 index 29 samples2026-04 111 index 15 samples2026-05 128 index 8 samples2026-06 131 index 6 samples2026-07 112 index 12 samples2026-09 111 index 20 samples2026-10 117 index 40 samples2026-11 113 index 39 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
67.068.069.070.071.018Oct251Nov8152026-10 69.4 index 33 samples2026-11 68.8 index 39 samples
67.068.069.070.071.018Oct251Nov8152026-10 69.4 index 33 samples2026-11 68.8 index 39 samples
GPU compute index
monthly
80.090.0100Jan2025AprJulOctJan2026AprJulOct2024-11 94.0 index 80 samples2024-12 92.6 index 41 samples2025-01 92.7 index 39 samples2025-02 93.2 index 24 samples2025-03 94.9 index 36 samples2025-04 95.6 index 46 samples2025-05 94.9 index 47 samples2025-06 93.0 index 33 samples2025-07 93.9 index 33 samples2025-08 96.3 index 28 samples2025-09 82.8 index 18 samples2025-10 96.1 index 44 samples2025-11 93.1 index 28 samples2025-12 93.4 index 14 samples2026-01 96.9 index 17 samples2026-02 92.7 index 15 samples2026-03 92.7 index 28 samples2026-04 94.0 index 19 samples2026-05 104 index 12 samples2026-06 104 index 13 samples2026-07 86.8 index 15 samples2026-08 102 index 7 samples2026-09 86.7 index 33 samples2026-10 87.3 index 11 samples
80.090.0100202520262024-11 94.0 index 80 samples2024-12 92.6 index 41 samples2025-01 92.7 index 39 samples2025-02 93.2 index 24 samples2025-03 94.9 index 36 samples2025-04 95.6 index 46 samples2025-05 94.9 index 47 samples2025-06 93.0 index 33 samples2025-07 93.9 index 33 samples2025-08 96.3 index 28 samples2025-09 82.8 index 18 samples2025-10 96.1 index 44 samples2025-11 93.1 index 28 samples2025-12 93.4 index 14 samples2026-01 96.9 index 17 samples2026-02 92.7 index 15 samples2026-03 92.7 index 28 samples2026-04 94.0 index 19 samples2026-05 104 index 12 samples2026-06 104 index 13 samples2026-07 86.8 index 15 samples2026-08 102 index 7 samples2026-09 86.7 index 33 samples2026-10 87.3 index 11 samples
Blender (GPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
4,4004,6004,8005,0005,2005,400Jan2025AprJulOctJan20262024-11 5,108 samples/min 80 samples2024-12 5,033 samples/min 41 samples2025-01 5,036 samples/min 39 samples2025-02 5,067 samples/min 24 samples2025-03 5,157 samples/min 36 samples2025-04 5,194 samples/min 46 samples2025-05 5,160 samples/min 47 samples2025-06 5,055 samples/min 33 samples2025-07 5,104 samples/min 33 samples2025-08 5,233 samples/min 28 samples2025-09 4,502 samples/min 18 samples2025-10 5,221 samples/min 44 samples2025-11 5,060 samples/min 28 samples2025-12 5,078 samples/min 14 samples2026-01 5,266 samples/min 17 samples2026-02 5,037 samples/min 15 samples2026-03 4,979 samples/min 12 samples
4,4004,6004,8005,0005,2005,400Jan2025AprJulOctJan20262024-11 5,108 samples/min 80 samples2024-12 5,033 samples/min 41 samples2025-01 5,036 samples/min 39 samples2025-02 5,067 samples/min 24 samples2025-03 5,157 samples/min 36 samples2025-04 5,194 samples/min 46 samples2025-05 5,160 samples/min 47 samples2025-06 5,055 samples/min 33 samples2025-07 5,104 samples/min 33 samples2025-08 5,233 samples/min 28 samples2025-09 4,502 samples/min 18 samples2025-10 5,221 samples/min 44 samples2025-11 5,060 samples/min 28 samples2025-12 5,078 samples/min 14 samples2026-01 5,266 samples/min 17 samples2026-02 5,037 samples/min 15 samples2026-03 4,979 samples/min 12 samples
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
400420440460480500Jan2025AprJulOctJan20262024-11 478 samples/min 47 samples2024-12 470 samples/min 35 samples2025-01 480 samples/min 27 samples2025-02 467 samples/min 24 samples2025-03 480 samples/min 35 samples2025-04 483 samples/min 32 samples2025-05 466 samples/min 41 samples2025-06 466 samples/min 13 samples2025-07 450 samples/min 25 samples2025-08 484 samples/min 17 samples2025-09 426 samples/min 16 samples2025-10 481 samples/min 27 samples2025-11 475 samples/min 14 samples2025-12 431 samples/min 16 samples2026-01 487 samples/min 14 samples2026-02 416 samples/min 6 samples2026-03 459 samples/min 14 samples
400420440460480500Jan2025AprJulOctJan20262024-11 478 samples/min 47 samples2024-12 470 samples/min 35 samples2025-01 480 samples/min 27 samples2025-02 467 samples/min 24 samples2025-03 480 samples/min 35 samples2025-04 483 samples/min 32 samples2025-05 466 samples/min 41 samples2025-06 466 samples/min 13 samples2025-07 450 samples/min 25 samples2025-08 484 samples/min 17 samples2025-09 426 samples/min 16 samples2025-10 481 samples/min 27 samples2025-11 475 samples/min 14 samples2025-12 431 samples/min 16 samples2026-01 487 samples/min 14 samples2026-02 416 samples/min 6 samples2026-03 459 samples/min 14 samples
Blender (GPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
5,0005,5006,000Apr2026MayJunJulAugSepOct2026-03 5,300 samples/min 16 samples2026-04 5,312 samples/min 19 samples2026-05 5,878 samples/min 12 samples2026-06 5,884 samples/min 13 samples2026-07 4,903 samples/min 15 samples2026-08 5,745 samples/min 7 samples2026-09 4,899 samples/min 33 samples2026-10 4,931 samples/min 11 samples
5,0005,5006,000Apr2026JulOct2026-03 5,300 samples/min 16 samples2026-04 5,312 samples/min 19 samples2026-05 5,878 samples/min 12 samples2026-06 5,884 samples/min 13 samples2026-07 4,903 samples/min 15 samples2026-08 5,745 samples/min 7 samples2026-09 4,899 samples/min 33 samples2026-10 4,931 samples/min 11 samples
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
400420440460480Apr2026MayJunJulAugSepOct2026-03 477 samples/min 15 samples2026-04 403 samples/min 15 samples2026-05 463 samples/min 8 samples2026-06 474 samples/min 6 samples2026-07 407 samples/min 12 samples2026-09 403 samples/min 20 samples2026-10 424 samples/min 7 samples
400420440460480Apr2026JulOct2026-03 477 samples/min 15 samples2026-04 403 samples/min 15 samples2026-05 463 samples/min 8 samples2026-06 474 samples/min 6 samples2026-07 407 samples/min 12 samples2026-09 403 samples/min 20 samples2026-10 424 samples/min 7 samples

Sources

Blender Open Data352 runs28 Oct 2026Geekbench Browser135 runs · 1 average6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck6 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026