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Apple M3 Max 16 Core
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Apple M3 Max 16 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 5 community AI inference reports, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M3 Max 16 Core, 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).

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.

PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark Software
41,257 points
Cinebench R23 multi via Notebookcheck
24,024 points
Cinebench R23 multi via NotebookCheck
24,022 points
Geekbench 6 multi via Notebookcheck
21,264 points
Geekbench 6 multi via NotebookCheck
21,264 points
PassMark CPU Mark single-thread via PassMark Software
4,784 points
Geekbench 6 single via NotebookCheck
3,157 points
Geekbench 6 single via Notebookcheck
3,157 points
Cinebench R23 single via Notebookcheck
1,968 points
Cinebench R23 single via NotebookCheck
1,959 points

AI Inference Performance

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

llama2:7b q4_K_M via llama.cpp GitHub
66.3 tok/s
llama3:8b q4_K_M via GitHub - XiongjieDai/GPU-Benchmarks-on-LLM-Inference
49.0 tok/s
llama2:7b q8_0 via llama.cpp GitHub
42.8 tok/s
llama2:7b FP16 via llama.cpp GitHub
25.1 tok/s
llama3.1:70b q4_K_M via GitHub - XiongjieDai/GPU-Benchmarks-on-LLM-Inference
7.7 tok/s

Apple M3 Max 16 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M3 Max 16 Core best used for?
Apple M3 Max 16 Core 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 M3 Max 16 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M3 Max 16 Core. 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 M3 Max 16 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M3 Max 16 Core 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 M3 Max 16 Core?
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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