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Apple Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU, 2023)

Apple / laptop / 2023

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU, 2023)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU, 2023) is a BenchVerdict lab profile built around M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU, Apple M2 Max, Apple M2 Max GPU, Gaming Index 56.6 score, CPU Multi-Core 14900 points.

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Decisive numbers

The first read before the deep dive: these are the values that shape the verdict and comparison.

RAM CapacityMethod32 GBLab measured

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Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced89.0 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX67.9 fpsLab measured

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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

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54Score

Sustained load

Cooling discipline

A fast laptop only keeps its rank when the chassis holds performance without turning loud too quickly.

Mobility

Weight and battery balance

Premium notebooks gain points when power, runtime, display, and carry weight stay in the same lane.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Creator

Profil-Score

Multi-Core-Leistung, Display-Farbtreue und Storage-Speed.

Coverage 30 %

Nicht genug Daten für dieses Profil. Fehlende Metriken: GPU Score, Blender Barbershop Metal, Display Density, SSD Read, Drive Performance Rating, SD Reader Seq Read

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU, 2023): creator pace under load after the lab run with price timing

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU, 2023) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (14900 points)
+ Clear gaming index (56.6 score)
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- The premium position has to justify itself over time
- A good impression lasts only when supporting values stay out of the way.

Specifications

Configurations

M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 14-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 32 GB
CPU: Apple M2 Max
GPU: Apple M2 Max GPU
Depth: 221.2 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 312.6 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores: 12
Gpu Cores: 38
Height: 15.5 mm
Model year: 2023
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M2 Max 12CPU 38GPU
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 14.2 in
Display size: 14.2 in
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3024x1964
Neural Engine Cores: 16
Memory Bandwidth Gbps: 400
Display Brightness Sdr Nits: 1000
Display Brightness Hdr Peak Nits: 1600

Deep dive

Measurements by group

Open the groups that matter for your decision. The top verdict numbers stay above; this area is for the full measurement trail.

Build / Portability1 measurements+

RAM CapacityMethod32 GBLab measured

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Display3 measurements+

Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Gaming6 measurements+

Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced89.0 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX67.9 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Ultra Balanced67.9 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Medium Balanced63.4 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Ultra Balanced45.7 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 QHD Ultra45.7 fpsLab measured

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Performance16 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod14900 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod2650 pointsLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod12 coresLab measured

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Device DepthMethod221.2 mmLab measured

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Device Display HDR Peak BrightnessMethod1600 nitsLab measured

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Device Display Refresh RateMethod120 HzLab measured

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Device Display SDR BrightnessMethod1000 nitsLab measured

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Device Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device Form FactorMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device GPU CoresMethod38 coresLab measured

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Device HeightMethod15.5 mmLab measured

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Device Memory BandwidthMethod400 GB/sLab measured

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Device Memory CapacityMethod32 GBLab measured

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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device WidthMethod312.6 mmLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod137000 pointsLab measured

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Gaming IndexMethod56.6 scoreLab measured

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