Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU
Opinion and specs
Professional graphics
Our verdict
High-endApple M4 Max 40-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 a single laptop, which costs $3199.
Above $4499 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU is 22% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU a good graphics card?
Apple M4 Max 40-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 9 of 153 in the ranking, with 77.6% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.
Can you game on the Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU?
Yes, comfortably: 1440p maxed out and 4K in most titles with upscaling on. Being able to is not the same as being made for it: that power is meant for video, design and 3D work.
What year is the Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU from?
Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU came out in 2024.
What is the NVIDIA equivalent of Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU?
The closest in performance is NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell.
How much does a laptop with the Apple M4 Max 40-Core GPU cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $3199.
Which alternative is worth it?
Above $4499 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU is 22% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Specs
- Integrated GPU cores
- 40
Performance summary
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