MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Max)

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The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 2021) is a powerful laptop designed for professionals who need top-tier performance for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development.

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M1 - Normalized Combined Performance

M1
Base - Normalized Combined: 15,271 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined: 24,328 PRO Max - Normalized Combined: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined: 42,741 ULTRA
12,000 41,000 70,000
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Calculated based on [31] Macs in DB | Last update: April 18, 2025
Manufacturer Part NumberMacBookPro18,2
Year2021
Model NameMacBook Pro 16" (M1 Max)
MSRP ($)$3,499 (Market: $1,599)
CPU/SOC FamilyM1
CPU/SOC VariantMax
Total CPU Cores10
Total GPU Cores32
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s)400 GB/s
Max Screen Brightness (Nits)1000 Nits
Weight (Lbs)4.8 Lbs
Geekbench Single Core2,366
Geekbench Multi Core12,250
Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized)121,049 (Normalized: 16,582)
Normalized Combined Geekbench Score31,198
Bang for Buck19.51
Bang for Buck GradeB
Reference Review 1 URLsupport.apple.com/en-us/111901
Reference Review 2 URLbrowser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/11...
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