Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro / M5 Max) — M5 Max 18-core, 40-core GPU: specs and comparison

Performance score

Overall score (0–100) 16.2″, 120 Hz, 48 GB, 2.14 kg

42.03

66.96

Apple M5 Max GPU 40-coreGraphics score

17.09

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro / M5 Max) — M5 Max 18-core, 40-core GPU scores 42.02 out of 100 (average of CPU and graphics) and ranks 448 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	255+	195–255	150–200	115–150
Fortnite	245+	190–250	150–195	110–145
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced	85–115	65–90	50–70	35–55
Cyberpunk 2077	90–125	70–95	55–75	40–55
Rust	80–105	60–85	45–65	35–50
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	155–205	120–160	90–120	70–90
Apex Legends	175–230	135–175	100–135	75–105
ELDEN RING	100–135	75–105	60–80	45–60
Red Dead Redemption 2	145–190	110–145	85–110	60–85
Baldur's Gate 3	105–140	80–105	60–80	45–60

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 M5 Max 18-core

605

faster than 100% of tested · runs: 5

GPU rendering (Blender)

MacBook Pro: Apple M5 Max GPU 40-core

7065

faster than 100% of tested · runs: 4

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 (M5 Pro / M5 Max) — M5 Max 18-core, 40-core GPU is a laptop by Apple, released in Q1 2026. It has the Apple M5 Max 18-core, Apple M5 Max GPU 40-core graphics, 48 GB of unified and 2 TB of storage, with a 16.2″ Mini LED screen, 3456×2234 at 120 Hz.

Overview

Overall score (0–100)	42.02
Processor	Apple M5 Max 18-core
CPU score	66.96
Graphics card	Apple M5 Max GPU 40-core
Graphics score	17.09
Brand	Apple
Model code	126319
Release date	Q1 2026
OS at launch	macOS

Display

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

Memory

RAM	48 GB unified
Storage	2 TB

Battery and body

Battery	100 Wh
Weight	2.14 kg

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