FPSVersusApple M4 Max 14-core vs Core Ultra X9 388H
Performance score
Apple M4 Max 14-core is 3% faster than Core Ultra X9 388H by our estimate.
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.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M4 Max 14-core | Core Ultra X9 388H | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 54.14 | 52.46 |
| Ranking position | 49 | 57 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple M4 | Panther Lake |
| Release date | Q4 2024 | Q1 2026 |
Specifications
| Apple M4 Max 14-core | Core Ultra X9 388H | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16 |
| Threads | 14 | 16 |
| P + E cores | 10 + 4 | 4 + 12 |
| Boost clock | 4.51 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 18 MB |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Arc B390 GPU |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M4 Max 14-core
- 3% higher overall score
- 12% faster single core
Core Ultra X9 388H
- more cores: 16 vs 14
- more threads: 16 vs 14
- newer: released in 2026
- has integrated graphics (Intel Arc B390 GPU)
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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