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Apple M3 Max vs Apple M6: Comparison
Apple M3 Max and Apple M6 differ on cache: Apple M3 Max at 36MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M6 at 18MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M3 Max ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M3 Max | M6 |
| Core/Thread Count | 16 Core / 16 Thread (12 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 12 Core / 12 Thread (6 Performance + 6 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 40 W | 20 W |
| Cache | 36MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 18MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.05 GHz / 2.75 GHz | 4.7 GHz / 3.0 GHz |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 3 Nanometers | 2 Nanometers |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, Third Generation | Apple Silicon, Sixth Generation |