Benchmark Highlights True Power of M4 Max’s Graphics
Apple’s new MacBook Pros with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets have shown promising performance in early benchmarks. GPU performance, tested through Blender Open Data, highlights the M4 Max’s impressive capabilities:
– The M4 Max scored an average of **5208** across 28 tests, placing it:
– Just below the laptop Nvidia RTX 4080.
– Above the desktop RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 4070.
This performance is noteworthy, as Apple’s graphics are integrated on-chip, unlike the discrete GPUs that require significant space in desktop PCs.
### Strengths:
– **Efficiency:** The M4 Max uses far less power than high-end Windows laptop GPUs, making it a strong contender for energy-efficient workflows.
– **Performance:** The integrated GPU rivals high-performance desktop GPUs like the RTX 3080 Ti, showcasing Apple’s advancements in chip design.
### Limitations:
– **Top-tier competition:** It lags behind Nvidia’s laptop RTX 4090, which scores **6863**, about 30% faster.
– **Extreme performance needs:** The desktop RTX 4090, scoring **10880**, remains in a league of its own.
An exciting possibility lies in a hypothetical **M4 Ultra** chip, potentially doubling the M4 Max’s performance to compete with or surpass the desktop RTX 4090, hinting at a compelling future for the Mac Studio lineup.