Apple M5 Max reveals incredible performance scores: Crushing both desktop chips and Threadripper.
The 18-core M5 Max processor achieved a multi-core score of 29,233 on Geekbench 6, surpassing the AMD Threadripper 9980X and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, setting a new record for laptop chips.
The first leaked information about the Apple M5 Max on the Geekbench 6 database is causing a stir in the tech world. According to these leaks, the 18-core M5 Max chip is achieving performance levels far exceeding expectations for a laptop processor.
Specifically, the Apple M5 Max scored approximately 4,260 points in single-core performance and reached 29,233 points in multi-core performance. To illustrate the difference, the standard M5 version currently only achieves around 17,100 points in the multi-core test, despite having single-core performance comparable to the highest-end models.
Superior performance compared to previous generations of Apple Silicon.
Compared to its predecessor, the M4 Max, the new M5 Max chip offers a significant upgrade with a 9% increase in single-core performance and a 14% increase in multi-core performance. Notably, this multi-core performance officially makes the M5 Max the fastest processor Apple has ever produced to date.
The M5 Max even surpasses Apple's current top-of-the-line desktop chip, the M3 Ultra, by a margin of 5.4%. This demonstrates a significant advancement in Apple's new Fusion architecture, which is being used to optimize computing power.
The M5 Max completely outperforms its rivals from Intel and AMD.
In the world of x86 architecture, the Apple M5 Max is virtually unrivaled in laptop performance rankings. This processor easily surpasses current top-of-the-line laptop chips like the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with a performance difference of up to 34%.
Even the formidable AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" lagged behind by 25% in the multi-core test. This power confirms Apple's leading position in optimizing performance per watt, delivering processing capabilities comparable to a mobile workstation.
Outperforming both desktop and supercomputer CPUs.
The most surprising aspect is that the M5 Max outperformed even top-of-the-line desktop CPUs. Both the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X lagged behind, with a performance difference of approximately 23%.
| Microprocessors | Multi-core score (Geekbench 6) | Compared to the M5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Apple M5 Max | 29,233 | But |
| AMD Threadripper 9980X | 27,423 | The M5 Max is 6.6% faster. |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | 23,766 | The M5 Max is 23% faster. |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 23,766 | The M5 Max is 23% faster. |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 23,386 | The M5 Max is 25% faster. |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 21,815 | The M5 Max is 34% faster. |
Even the 64-core AMD Threadripper 9980X supercomputer chip, which consumes hundreds of watts of power, was slightly outpaced by the M5 Max with a difference of 6.6%. The fact that a low-power laptop chip can outperform a workstation demonstrates the incredibly impressive power of Apple's new Silicon architecture.
The MacBook Pro product line, equipped with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, is expected to be available in the Vietnamese market soon, with competitive official pricing for the professional user segment.
