Early benchmarks indicate the M5 Max processor in the new MacBook Pro 16 delivers a significant performance boost over its predecessor, the M4 Max, found in the MacBook Pro 14. Testing with Cinebench 2024 shows the M5 Max achieving an 18% performance advantage in multi-core tests. This improvement is maintained even when the MacBook Pro 16 operates in its Automatic mode, which also results in quieter operation.
The performance gains extend to graphics processing as well. According to a recent 3DMark Steel Nomad test, the M5 Max in the MacBook Pro 16 demonstrates a 12% improvement over the M5 Max in the MacBook Pro 14, and a 21% increase compared to the older M4 Max in the MacBook Pro 16. Notably, the GPU performance remains stable under sustained load – a characteristic that wasn’t consistent in the smaller model, which experienced performance drops of 7.4% in High Performance mode and 25% in Automatic mode.
During a benchmark run, the CPU cores consumed 78/65 watts, considerably more than the MacBook Pro 14. Further testing is planned, but initial results suggest the M5 Max is a strong fit for the larger MacBook Pro 16, with a substantial performance difference compared to the 14-inch model.
These findings come as Apple continues to push the boundaries of silicon performance, offering users increasingly powerful capabilities within its laptop lineup. You can locate more details about the MacBook Pro 16 on Notebookcheck.
