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Apple Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU, 2021)

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU, 2021)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU, 2021) is a BenchVerdict lab profile built around M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU, Apple M1 Max, Apple M1 Max GPU, Gaming Index 53.5 score, CPU Multi-Core 12659 points.

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+ Compare Measurements by groupActive unit: M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU

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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 SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX61.7 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Ultra Balanced61.7 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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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 16-inch (M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU, 2021): where cooling, weight, and value earns its score with price timing

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU, 2021) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (12659 points)
+ Clear gaming index (53.5 score)
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- Price pressure can make rivals more attractive
- The device does not need to win everything, but it has to hold the important fields together.

Specifications

Configurations

M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 16-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 32 GB
CPU: Apple M1 Max
GPU: Apple M1 Max GPU
Depth: 248.1 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 355.7 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores: 10
Gpu Cores: 32
Height: 16.8 mm
Model year: 2021
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M1 Max 10CPU 32GPU
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 16.2 in
Display size: 16.2 in
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3456x2234
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 SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Gaming2 measurements+

Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX61.7 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Ultra Balanced61.7 fpsLab measured

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Performance16 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod12659 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod2370 pointsLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod10 coresLab measured

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Device DepthMethod248.1 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 SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Device Form FactorMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Device GPU CoresMethod32 coresLab measured

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Device HeightMethod16.8 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 WidthMethod355.7 mmLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod116099 pointsLab measured

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Gaming IndexMethod53.5 scoreLab measured

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