Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Nov 2023) — M3 Max 14-core, 30-core GPU: specs and comparison

Performance score

Overall score (0–100) 16.2″, 120 Hz, 36 GB, 2.14 kg

28.31

44.28

Apple M3 Max GPU 30-coreGraphics score

12.33

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Nov 2023) — M3 Max 14-core, 30-core GPU scores 28.3 out of 100 (average of CPU and graphics) and ranks 2045 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	185–245	145–190	110–150	85–110
Fortnite	180–235	140–185	110–145	80–110
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced	65–85	50–65	35–50	25–40
Cyberpunk 2077	70–90	50–70	40–55	30–40
Rust	60–80	45–60	35–50	25–35
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	115–155	90–120	70–90	50–70
Apex Legends	130–170	100–130	75–100	55–75
ELDEN RING	75–100	55–80	45–60	30–45
Red Dead Redemption 2	105–140	80–110	60–85	45–65
Baldur's Gate 3	75–105	60–80	45–60	30–45

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 M3 Max 14-core

402

faster than 93% of tested · runs: 52

GPU rendering (Blender)

MacBook Pro: Apple M3 Max GPU 30-core

3440

faster than 86% of tested · runs: 29

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 (Nov 2023) — M3 Max 14-core, 30-core GPU is a laptop by Apple, released in Q4 2023. It has the Apple M3 Max 14-core, Apple M3 Max GPU 30-core graphics, 36 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)	28.3
Processor	Apple M3 Max 14-core
CPU score	44.28
Graphics card	Apple M3 Max GPU 30-core
Graphics score	12.33
Brand	Apple
Model code	117737
Release date	Q4 2023
OS at launch	macOS

Display

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

Memory

RAM	36 GB unified
Storage	1 TB

Battery and body

Battery	100 Wh
Weight	2.14 kg

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