Apple M2 Max
Technical Highlights
About this CPU
Apple M2 Max is an Apple Silicon laptop CPU with 12 cores and 12 threads, featuring Apple M2 Max GPU (38-core) for creator laptops and demanding professional workloads.
Overall Score Of Apple M2 Max
This summarizes how Apple M2 Max scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.
General Information of Apple M2 Max
CPU Name
Apple M2 Max
Vendor
Apple
Release Date
January 17, 2023
Type
Laptop
Instruction Set
ARMv8
Codename
Apple M2
Package and Thermals of Apple M2 Max
Manufacturing Process
5 nm
Max Temp (TJMax)
Top tier100 C
Transistor Count
67 billion
TDP (PL1)
50 W
Socket
Apple M-Socket
CPU Cores of Apple M2 Max
Performance Cores
P-Cores
8
P-Threads
8
P-Core Base Frequency
Good3500 MHz
Efficient Cores
E-Cores
4
E-Threads
4
E-Core Base Frequency
2400 MHz
Total
Total Cores
12
Total Threads
12
Multiplier
Locked
Unlocked Multiplier
No
L1 Cache
Top tier192 KB
L2 Cache
32 MB
NPU
No
Memory Support of Apple M2 Max
Memory Types
Top tierLPDDR5-6400
Max Memory Size
Good96 GB
Memory Channels
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
Good409.6 GB/s
ECC Support
No
Benchmarks of Apple M2 Max
Geekbench V6
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PassMark CPU
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Cinebench 2024
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Blender
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Performance Charts Of Apple M2 Max
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple M2 Max
The Apple M2 Max was officially released in January 17, 2023, targeting the Laptop market.
The Apple M2 Max is equipped with 12 cores and 12 threads, making it a powerhouse for heavily threaded professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.
The Apple M2 Max uses the Apple M-Socket socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.
The Apple M2 Max operates at a base clock frequency of 3500 MHz for its performance cores (and 2400 MHz for E-cores). This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.
The Apple M2 Max has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 100 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.
The Apple M2 Max achieves a multi-core score of 1,022 on Cinebench 2024, reflecting its capability in multi-threaded creative and rendering applications.
The Apple M2 Max scores 2,695 on the Geekbench v6 single-core test, indicating how snappy and responsive it will feel in everyday applications and most games.
With an overall performance rating of 77%, the Apple M2 Max is considered a high-performance processor in our comprehensive CPU database.
The Apple M2 Max has a base power consumption (TDP) of 50 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.
The Apple M2 Max supports LPDDR5-6400 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.
The Apple M2 Max includes an integrated GPU, meaning you don't strictly need a dedicated graphics card for basic display output.