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Apple M4 Max 16 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M4 Max 16 Core?

At 1080p (Low), the Apple M4 Max 16 Core averages 136 fps in Cyberpunk 2077, per Notebookcheck. For local LLM inference it generates 130.0 tokens/sec running qwen3.5:35b-a3b under mlx, per yage.ai. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 43,966 points, per PassMark Software.

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 M4 Max 16 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 12 community AI inference reports, 5 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M4 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).

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 M4 Max 16 Core 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
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Low 136 fps — Notebookcheck 2025-11-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 109 fps — Notebookcheck 2025-11-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 96 fps — Notebookcheck 2025-11-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 84 fps — Notebookcheck 2025-11-20
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 80 fps — MacGamingDB 2025-01-01

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 M4 Max 16 Core, 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
qwen3.5:35b-a3b — mlx 130.0 tok/s — yage.ai 2026-03-31
phi4-mini:3.8b q4_K_M mlx 125.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-02-01
llama2:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 83.1 tok/s — Markaicode 2026-07-09
llama:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 83.1 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2024-11-01
qwen4.1:32b q4_K_M ollama 64.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-07-01
qwen4:32b q4_K_M ollama 62.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-06-01
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M mlx 58.0 tok/s — Kunal Ganglani LLM Benchmarks 2026-01-01
llama:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 54.0 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2024-11-01
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M llama.cpp 51.2 tok/s — MarkAICode 2026-05-25
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M llama.cpp 51.2 tok/s — Markaicode 2026-05-25
qwen3:30b-a3b q4_K_M ollama 42.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-02-01
llama:7b FP16 llama.cpp 31.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussion #4167 2024-11-01

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 M4 Max 16 Core — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 43,966 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
PassMark CPU Mark 43,901 points PassMark 2026-08-03
Cinebench R23 multi 29,064 points cpu-monkey.com 2024-11-01
Cinebench R23 multi 27,595 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-08
Geekbench 6 multi 26,675 points Tom's Hardware 2024-11-02
Geekbench 6 multi 26,675 points 9to5Mac (Geekbench Browser) 2024-11-02
Geekbench 6 multi 25,760 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-08
PassMark Single Thread 4,592 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
Geekbench 6 single 4,060 points Tom's Hardware 2024-11-02
Geekbench 6 single 4,060 points 9to5Mac (Geekbench Browser) 2024-11-02

Apple M4 Max 16 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M4 Max 16 Core best used for?
Apple M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M4 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 M4 Max 16 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M4 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 M4 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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