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This high-end Mac processor is popular with video, 3D, and software professionals.
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Apple
M3 Max
High-end Mac processor popular with video, 3D, and software professionals.
General Information
- Brand
- Apple
- Name
- M3 Max
- Category
- Computer Processors
Find At
$2,452.99
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Apple M3 Architecture
The M3 Max is based on Apple’s M3 architecture.
Mac-Focused Processor
Apple designed the M3 Max as a processor for Mac systems.
Apple M3 Max is a high-end Mac processor built on the Apple M3 architecture and popular with video, 3D, and software professionals.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
TechCrunch
Apple 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro review: A desktop among laptops
TechCrunch calls the 16-inch MacBook Pro a powerful, heavy, expensive portable desktop, ideal for demanding professional workloads and multi-display setups.
Brian Heater · Nov 6, 2023
AppleInsider
MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max review: Performance, specs, speed
AppleInsider finds the M3 Max MacBook Pro delivers computing power roughly comparable to an M2 Ultra Mac Studio, but its high price and non-upgradable RAM/SSD are drawbacks.
Mike Wuerthele · Nov 13, 2023
Gadgets 360
MacBook Pro 14-Inch (M3 Max) Review: Superpowered!
Gadgets 360 praises the M3 Max MacBook Pro for desktop-class performance, battery life, display, build quality, and speakers, making it an excellent choice for demanding users.
Ketan Pratap · Dec 23, 2023
Xataka9.3/10
MacBook Pro M3 Max, análisis: si tienes presupuesto infinito, tienes un Mac bestial
Xataka rates the M3 Max MacBook Pro 9.3/10, praising exceptional CPU/GPU performance, battery life, display, and design, while criticizing its high price and limited incremental upgrades.
Javier Penalva · Mar 18, 2024
Notebookcheck
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Max im Test
Notebookcheck finds the M3 Max makes the 14-inch MacBook Pro the fastest 14-inch laptop for CPU performance, but cooling limits sustained performance stability.
Andreas Osthoff · Nov 20, 2023
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
8:56
Space Black M3 Max MacBook Pro Review: We Can Game Now?!
The new matte black MacBook Pro is more capable than ever, and it's surprisingly good at playing super high quality games that I ...
4,455,836 views · 2 years ago
Marques Brownlee · youtube
15:43
M3 Max MacBook Pro 14 & 16 Review - OVERKILL!?
First
262,393 views · 3 years ago
The Tech Chap · youtube
12:46
Apple M3 Max MacBook Pro - A Long Term User Review
The Apple
198,746 views · 2 years ago
Hardware Canucks · youtube
11:04
Brutally Honest Review -- M3 Max 16-Inch MacBook Pro (2023)!
Let's dive into the new 16-inch MacBook Pro in this brutally honest
197,120 views · 2 years ago
AppleInsider · youtube
7:19
Why I Returned My MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
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125,262 views · 2 years ago
Just Josh · youtube
8:41
I Used The M3 Max MacBook Pro for 750 Days
This is my long-term
5,798 views · 10 months ago
Samuel Airey · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureApple M3 architecture
Base Clock Speed(GHz)2.75 GHz
Cache Size(MB)84 MB
Core Count(cores)16 cores
Cpu SocketApple M-Socket
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsYes
Launch Date2023
Manufacturing Process3nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.06 GHz
Memory SupportLPDDR5-6400
Overclocking SupportNo
Price(USD)2452.99 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)78 W
Thread Count(threads)16 threads
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