Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU
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Professional graphics

Our verdict

High-end

Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU is a high-end professional graphics chip built into the processor and sharing its memory: made to speed up video, design and 3D work, not to play games. It came out in 2024.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €3659, at an average price of €3718.

Above €4299 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU is 19% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU a good graphics card?

Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU is a high-end professional graphics chip built into the processor and sharing its memory: made to speed up video, design and 3D work, not to play games. It sits at 10 of 87 in the ranking, with 72.2% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU?

Yes, at 1080p on good settings, and at 1440p tweaking a detail or two in the heaviest games. But gaming is not its main job: that power is there for video, design and 3D work.

What year is the Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU from?

Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU came out in 2024.

What is the NVIDIA equivalent of Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU?

The closest in performance is NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €3659, at an average price of €3718.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €4299 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU is 19% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
32

Performance summary

#10 of 87
Relative performance 72.2%
Laptops 2
Price from €3659
Average price €3718

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