CPU Comparison: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs Apple M3 Pro 12 Core

Key Findings

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.5%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior performance with a 59.2% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Laptop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

205th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs6th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs10th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Apple M3 Pro 12 Core

Laptop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

444th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs27th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs60th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

Core

4,785

Core

4,495

Multi-Thread Performance

Core

41,003

Core

25,759

Specifications: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs Apple M3 Pro 12 Core

💻CPU Model

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Core

Apple M3 Pro 12 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

ARM Apple M3 Max 16 Core 0 MHz

Core

ARM Apple M3 Pro 12 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

Core

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

Core

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

Core

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

N/A

Core

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

78 W

Core

27 W

Core

💾Cache

N/A

Core

N/A

Core

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core and Apple M3 Pro 12 Core compete in the Laptop segment. The Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M3 Pro 12 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M3 Max 16 Core drawing more power under load (78W vs 27W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.