Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) Processor

The Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) processor, built on the M2 architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2023.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 5 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 3.50 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 12 / 12 cores, the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of (no data).

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU), it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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Overview of the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) processor, its main characteristics and performance in synthetic tests. You can compare two processors and choose the best one by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: Apple M2 Max (38-GPU)   Segment: Mobile
CPU group: Apple M2
Family: Apple M series   Generation: 2
Predecessor: Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Overclocking: No   Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
CPU Cores / Threads: 12 / 12
A-Core: 8x Avalanche
B-Core: 4x Blizzard
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
A-Core Frequency: 3.50 GHz
B-Core Frequency: 2.80 GHz

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: Apple M2 Max (38 Core)
GPU frequency: 1.40 GHz   GPU (Turbo): No turbo
Generation: 2   Execution units: 608
Shader: 4864   Max. displays: 2
Technology: 5 nm   Release date: Q1/2023
Max. GPU Memory: 96 GB  
Direct X: --

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: Decode / Encode
JPEG: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode
VP9: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
AVC: Decode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
AV1: No

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the Apple M2 Max (38-GPU) processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type: LPDDR5-6400   Max. Memory: 96 GB
Memory channels: 4 (Quad Channel)   ECC: No
Bandwidth: 409.6 GB/s
PCIe: 4.0 x 32
AES-NI: Yes

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: 100 °C   TDP up: --
TDP down: --   TDP (PL2): --
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 45 W

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: --   Technology: 5 nm
Architecture: M2   Virtualization: Apple Virtualization Framework
Socket: --   Release date: Q1/2023
Instruction set (ISA): ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: 36.00 MB
Part Number: --
ISA extensions: Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Chip design: Chiplet
Operating systems: macOS, iPadOS
Release price: --
Documents: Technical data sheet
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