Built for Creative Workloads
M4 Max is designed to support creative workloads on compatible MacBook Pro and Mac Studio models.
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Apple
M4 Max
Premium Apple silicon SoC for MacBook Pro and Mac Studio creative workloads.
General Information
- Brand
- Apple
- Name
- M4 Max
- Category
- Computer Processors
Find At
$3,099.00
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Apple M4 Architecture
The chip is based on Apple's M4 architecture.
MacBook Pro and Mac Studio Support
This Apple silicon SoC is intended for MacBook Pro and Mac Studio systems.
Apple M4 Max is a premium Apple silicon system on a chip for MacBook Pro and Mac Studio, designed for creative workloads and based on the Apple M4 architecture.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
The Verge
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro and M4 Max) review: still on top
The M4 Max MacBook Pro is exceptional for creative professionals, with blazing speed, excellent battery life, and strong editing performance; its main drawback is its extreme price.
Antonio G. Di Benedetto · Dec 13, 2024
PCMag UK4.5/5
Apple Mac Studio (2025, M4 Max)
The M4 Max Mac Studio is a powerful, versatile compact workstation with strong single-core and multithreaded performance and good value for most professionals.
Brian Westover · Jun 25, 2026
Macworld
Mac Studio (M4 Max) review: Heir to the Mac Pro throne
The M4 Max Mac Studio is Apple’s fastest Mac and an excellent choice for demanding production environments, with impressive speed and Thunderbolt 5 support.
Roman Loyola · Mar 11, 2025
HardwareZone Singapore
14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max) review: Familiar, but better than ever
The M4 Max MacBook Pro is a fantastic, well-built laptop with an excellent display, fast performance, and outstanding battery life, though it is very expensive.
Kenny Yeo · Nov 23, 2024
Notebookcheck92/100
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max review - The M4 Max is one of the fastest mobile processors
The M4 Max is among the fastest mobile processors, with unrivaled single-core performance and strong multicore results, though cooling limits sustained combined CPU/GPU performance.
Andreas Osthoff · Dec 11, 2024
Les Numériques
Test Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max) : un maximum de performances pour un minimum de nouveautés
The M4 Max Mac Studio is an excellent compact workstation for content creators, with strong multithreaded performance, quiet operation, and complete connectivity, but fixed configuration and high cost.
Diogo Ribeiro · Mar 11, 2025
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
12:31
M4 Max MacBook Pro: I'm Convinced!
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Marques Brownlee · youtube
16:20
MacBook Pro 16 M4 MAX Review - The FASTEST Laptop of Earth!? 🔥
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The Tech Chap · youtube
18:52
The reality of owning an overkill M4 Max MacBook...
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201,878 views · 8 months ago
Carter Nolan · youtube
9:57
MacBook Pro M4 Max FULL Review - INSANE Performance!
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152,873 views · 1 year ago
Matthew Moniz · youtube
12:34
M4 Max MacBook Pro Review: A Month of Ultimate Performance! 💻 Is It Worth $4,300?
After a month with the
54,692 views · 1 year ago
Jerry Schulze · youtube
21:55
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Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureApple M4
Base Clock Speed(GHz)1.26 GHz
Cache Size(MB)36 MB
Core Count(cores)16 cores
Cpu SocketApple M-Socket
Integrated GraphicsYes
Launch Date2024
Manufacturing Process3 nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.51 GHz
Memory SupportLPDDR5X-8533
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 4.0
Price(USD)3099 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)90 W
Thread Count(threads)16 threads
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