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Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz?

At 1080p (Ultra), the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz averages 51 fps in Baldur's Gate 3, per MutePC. For local LLM inference it generates 66.0 tokens/sec running llama2:7b at q4_0 under llama.cpp, per llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 26,861 points, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 12 community AI inference reports, 1 measured game frame-rate result, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 51 fps — MutePC 2023-10-07

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz, in generated tokens per second. Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama2:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 66.0 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-09-01
llama-2:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 66.0 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-11-01
llama-7b q4_0 llama.cpp 66.0 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub — Apple Silicon M-series perf thread 2023-08-01
llama3.2:3b q4_K_M ollama 48.0 tok/s — ModelPiper 2026-07-29
llama3.2:7b q4_K_M ollama 44.0 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-04-10
llama-2:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 41.8 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-11-01
llama2:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 41.8 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-09-01
llama-7b q8_0 llama.cpp 41.8 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub — Apple Silicon M-series perf thread 2023-08-01
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 28.0 tok/s — ModelPiper 2026-07-29
llama3.1:13b q4_K_M ollama 28.0 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-04-10
llama2:7b FP16 llama.cpp 24.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2023-09-01
llama-2:7b FP16 llama.cpp 24.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2023-11-01

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 26,861 points PassMark 2026-06-02
PassMark CPU Mark 26,850 points PassMark Software 2026-06-30
Geekbench 6 multi 14,863 points Notebookcheck 2023-02-01
Cinebench R23 multi 14,767 points NotebookCheck 2023-03-06
Cinebench R23 multi 14,767 points Notebookcheck 2023-03-06
Geekbench 6 multi 14,754 points Geekbench Browser 2023-03-01
PassMark Single Thread 4,140 points PassMark 2026-06-02
PassMark single thread 4,138 points PassMark Software 2026-06-30
PassMark Single Thread Rating 4,135 points PassMark Software 2023-01-17
Geekbench 6 single 2,748 points Geekbench Browser 2023-03-01

Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz best used for?
Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz is a processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHz?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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