FPSVersusApple M3 Max 16-core vs Core Ultra 7 356H
Performance score
Apple M3 Max 16-core and Core Ultra 7 356H 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 | Core Ultra 7 356H | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 48.67 | 48.35 |
| Ranking position | 78 | 79 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) | Panther Lake |
| Release date | Q4 2023 | Q1 2026 |
Specifications
| Apple M3 Max 16-core | Core Ultra 7 356H | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| P + E cores | 12 + 4 | 4 + 12 |
| Boost clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 18 MB |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M3 Max 16-core
- no notable advantages
Core Ultra 7 356H
- newer: released in 2026
- has integrated graphics (Intel Graphics)
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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