Apple Launches M4 Max Chip with 16-Core CPU and 40-Core GPU, Boosting Performance by 120%

Apple has unveiled the most powerful model in its M4 chip series within the latest MacBook Pro: the M4 Max chip, which features 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores.

However, the M4 Max comes in different configurations. In the new MacBook Pro, users can choose between a base model with 14 CPU cores and 32 GPU cores or an upgraded model with 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores.

The 16-core CPU version of the M4 Max includes 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, utilizing the efficiency cores for low-load tasks to reduce power consumption and enhance the MacBook Pro's battery life.

In terms of memory, it supports up to 128GB of RAM and a memory bandwidth of 546GB/s. This is particularly beneficial for professional users, such as AI developers, allowing them to more easily interact with large language models that have up to 200 billion parameters.

According to Apple's own benchmarks, the M4 Max shows a 120% improvement in CPU performance and a 120% increase in GPU performance compared to its predecessor, the M3 Max.

The M4 Max chip supports the Thunderbolt 5 protocol, enabling the MacBook Pro to communicate with peripherals at speeds up to 120Gbps. This includes supporting users' needs to connect to multiple external displays.