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Apple M4 vs Apple M5 Max: Comparison
Apple M4 and Apple M5 Max differ on cache: Apple M4 at 16MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M5 Max at 40MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M5 Max ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M4 | M5 Max |
| Core/Thread Count | 10 Core / 10 Thread (4 Performance + 6 Efficiency) | 16 Core / 16 Thread (12 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 22 W | 50 W |
| Cache | 16MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 40MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.4 GHz / 2.85 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 |