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Apple Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2023)

Apple / laptop / 2023

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2023)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2023) is a BenchVerdict lab profile built around M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU, Apple M3 Max, Apple M3 Max GPU, CPU Multi-Core 20937 points.

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+ Compare Measurements by groupActive unit: M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU

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Decisive numbers

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

RAM CapacityMethod48 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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CPU Multi-CoreMethod20937 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod3103 pointsLab 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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65Score

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

Gaming

Profil-Score

GPU-Leistung, Display-Reaktion und Geräuschpegel im Vordergrund.

Coverage 25 %

Nicht genug Daten für dieses Profil. Fehlende Metriken: GPU Score, Steel Nomad, Display Response, Noise Gaming, Power Gaming, Weight

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2023): sustained power and portability measured against the job in premium daily use

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU, 2023) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (20937 points)
+ Directly comparable hard numbers
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- Price movement can reshape the recommendation quickly
- Balance means speed, runtime, and feel work at the same time.

Specifications

Configurations

M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 14-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 48 GB
CPU: Apple M3 Max
GPU: Apple M3 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: 16
Gpu Cores: 40
Height: 15.5 mm
Model year: 2023
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M3 Max 16CPU 40GPU
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 CapacityMethod48 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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Performance16 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod20937 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod3103 pointsLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod16 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 CoresMethod40 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 CapacityMethod48 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 ComputeMethod156518 pointsLab measured

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