CPU Comparison: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs Apple M3 Pro 11 Core

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior performance with a 65.6% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Apple M3 Max 16 Core

Laptop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
205th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs6th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Apple M3 Pro 11 Core

Laptop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
479th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs9th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs67th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

Core
4,785
Core
4,749

Multi-Thread Performance

Core
41,003
Core
24,756

Specifications: Apple M3 Max 16 Core vs Apple M3 Pro 11 Core

💻CPU Model
Apple M3 Max 16 Core
Core
Apple M3 Pro 11 Core
Core
🔄Other Names
ARM Apple M3 Max 16 Core 0 MHz
Core
ARM Apple M3 Pro 11 Core 0 MHz
Core
⚡Base Clock
N/A
Core
N/A
Core
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
Core
N/A
Core
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
Core
N/A
Core
🔌Socket
N/A
Core
N/A
Core
⚡TDP
78 W
Core
27 W
Core
💾Cache
N/A
Core
N/A
Core

The Apple M3 Max 16 Core and Apple M3 Pro 11 Core compete in the Laptop segment. The Apple M3 Max 16 Core shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M3 Pro 11 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M3 Max 16 Core drawing more power under load (78W vs 27W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.