Processor Comparison
M5 Max
M5 Max — 18-core Apple processor (6P+12E) scoring 200 single-core and 2066 multi-core in Cinebench 2024, with a 64 W TDP.
Key specifications
| Cinebench 2024 single-core | 200 |
|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,066 |
| Cores | 18 |
| TDP (W) | 64 |
| L3 cache (MB) | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — |
| Street price (USD) | — |
About M5 Max
The M5 Max is a 18-core (6P+12E) Apple processor with a 64 W base TDP. In Cinebench 2024 it scores 200 single-core and 2,066 multi-core — a firmly high-end result. Single-core speed drives gaming and responsiveness; multi-core drives rendering and compilation.
The comparisons below show how M5 Max stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is the M5 Max any good?
M5 Max — 18-core Apple processor (6P+12E) scoring 200 single-core and 2066 multi-core in Cinebench 2024, with a 64 W TDP.
What are the key specs of the M5 Max?
See the specification table above for the full breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-01