Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) — M2 Max, 38-core GPU: specs and comparison

Performance score

Overall score (0–100) 16.2″, 120 Hz, 32 GB, 2.15 kg

24.63

34.39

Apple M2 Max GPU 38-coreGraphics score

14.87

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) — M2 Max, 38-core GPU scores 24.63 out of 100 (average of CPU and graphics) and ranks 3069 among 8345 laptops.

A laptop's score is the average of its CPU and graphics scores by our calculation, not a benchmark. Graphics are counted at their power (TGP) in this very laptop: the same RTX 4070 at 60 W is slower than at 140 W.

FPS in 10 popular games

Resolution:

Game	Low	Medium	High	Ultra
Counter-Strike 2	190–245	165–215	130–170	100–130
Fortnite	175–230	155–205	130–170	95–130
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced	75–100	60–80	45–60	30–45
Cyberpunk 2077	75–100	60–85	45–65	35–50
Rust	70–95	55–75	40–55	30–45
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	135–180	105–140	80–110	60–80
Apex Legends	145–190	115–155	90–120	65–90
ELDEN RING	90–120	65–90	50–70	40–55
Red Dead Redemption 2	125–165	95–125	75–100	55–75
Baldur's Gate 3	90–120	70–95	55–75	40–55

Approximate. Estimated from the games' system requirements with this laptop's CPU and GPU (at its power limit here), ±15–20%.

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)

MacBook Pro: Apple M2 Max

261

faster than 83% of tested · runs: 37

GPU rendering (Blender)

MacBook Pro: Apple M2 Max GPU 38-core

1798

faster than 76% of tested · runs: 25

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026. For laptops: the typical result of this CPU and GPU across different laptops, not adjusted to this model's power limit.

Description

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) — M2 Max, 38-core GPU is a laptop by Apple, released in Q1 2023. It has the Apple M2 Max, Apple M2 Max GPU 38-core graphics, 32 GB of unified and 1 TB of storage, with a 16.2″ Mini LED screen, 3456×2234 at 120 Hz.

Overview

Overall score (0–100)	24.63
Processor	Apple M2 Max
CPU score	34.39
Graphics card	Apple M2 Max GPU 38-core
Graphics score	14.87
Brand	Apple
Model code	111838
Release date	Q1 2023
OS at launch	macOS

Display

Screen size	16.2″
Resolution	3456×2234
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Display type	Mini LED

Memory

RAM	32 GB unified
Storage	1 TB

Battery and body

Battery	100 Wh
Weight	2.15 kg

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