M4 Max Emerges as World’s Fastest Chipset in Geekbench 6

M4 Max Sets New Benchmark as the Fastest Chipset in Geekbench 6 Single-Core Tests, But Shows Marginal Gain Over M4 Pro in Multi-Core Performance

While the M4 Pro has positioned itself as Apple’s value leader with an impressive performance-to-cost balance in its latest Mac lineup, the M4 Max is designed for users seeking top-tier power to tackle any task with ease. According to recent Geekbench 6 results, the M4 Max currently holds the crown for single-threaded applications, securing its place as the fastest chipset in single-core performance. However, in multi-core tasks, the margin between the M4 Max and M4 Pro narrows, though the M4 Max still showcases exceptional capabilities.

A 22% Speed Boost Over the M3 Max While Retaining a 16-Core Structure

Apple has maintained the core configurations for both the M3 Max and M4 Max, with each featuring a 16-core CPU composed of 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores in their highest-end models. Recently leaked Geekbench 6 scores, shared by James Atkinson, reveal that the M4 Max achieved an impressive 4,060 points in single-core results, marking a new high. It’s worth noting, however, that this isn’t the first instance of the M4 breaking records – the M4 in Apple’s iPad Pro previously scored 4,000 points, although this required the use of liquid nitrogen for cooling.

In multi-core performance, the limited number of CPU cores means there is only a slight difference between the M4 Max and M4 Pro, with a performance gap of around 17.6%. When compared to the previous-generation M3 Max, this advantage increases slightly

to 21.9%, largely attributed to higher clock speeds that give the M4 Max an edge in multi-core tasks.

Slightly Higher Clock Speeds Boost M4 Max Performance

A closer inspection of the Geekbench 6 leak reveals that the M4 Max runs at increased frequencies, reaching up to 4.50GHz in its performance cores. In contrast, the standard M4 series operates at around 4.40GHz or 4.41GHz. This bump in frequency could indicate minor tweaks made to the performance cores specifically for the Pro and Max versions. Notably, Apple appears to have placed additional emphasis on the M4 Pro this year, equipping it with a 14-core CPU configuration.

However, the M4 Max shines in GPU capabilities, supporting up to 40 cores, while the M4 Pro reaches a maximum of 20 GPU cores. Apple’s success in single-core benchmarks has been a consistent strength, and once again, it proves that its competitors are still in the race to catch up.