FPSVersusApple M3 Max 16-core vs Apple M4 Pro 12-core
Performance score
Apple M3 Max 16-core and Apple M4 Pro 12-core are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M3 Max 16-core | Apple M4 Pro 12-core | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 48.67 | 48.8 |
| Ranking position | 78 | 76 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
| Architecture | Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) | Apple M4 |
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q4 2024 |
Specifications
| Apple M3 Max 16-core | Apple M4 Pro 12-core | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| P + E cores | 12 + 4 | 8 + 4 |
| Boost clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.51 GHz |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M3 Max 16-core
- more cores: 16 vs 12
- more threads: 16 vs 12
Apple M4 Pro 12-core
- 22% faster single core
- newer: released in 2024
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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