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Apple M4 Max vs Apple M5 Pro: Comparison
Apple M4 Max and Apple M5 Pro differ on cache: Apple M4 Max at 40MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M5 Pro at 24MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M4 Max ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M4 Max | M5 Pro |
| Core/Thread Count | 16 Core / 16 Thread (12 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 14 Core / 14 Thread (10 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 50 W | 35 W |
| Cache | 40MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 24MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.5 GHz / 2.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz / 3.0 GHz |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 3 Nanometers | 3 Nanometers (Enhanced) |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, Fourth Generation | Apple Silicon, Fifth Generation |




