Apple MacBook Pro "M1 Max" 10 CPU/32 GPU 14" Specs
Identifiers: 14-Inch, M1 Max, 2021 - BTO/CTO - MacBookPro18,4 - A2442 - 3650
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The Apple MacBook Pro "M1 Max" 10-Core CPU/32-Core GPU 14-Inch (2021) technically is a "configure-to-order" configuration of the MacBook Pro "M1 Pro" 8-Core/14-Core 14-Inch (2021) or MacBook Pro "M1 Pro" 10-Core/16-Core 14-Inch (2021), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Compared to the standard models, this custom configuration generally will have a different CPU, GPU, and RAM. It potentially will have a different power adapter, as well.
The Apple MacBook Pro "M1 Max" 10-Core CPU/32-Core GPU 14-Inch (2021) model features a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 Max processor with ten cores (eight performance cores and 2 efficiency cores), a 32-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 32 GB of onboard RAM, and a 512 GB or 1 TB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD could be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.
Offered in silver and a darker "Space Gray" color, this notebook has an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a "high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers," a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor (but no "Touch Bar"), and a gigantic "Force Touch" trackpad.
Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 14.2" widescreen 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) "Liquid Retina XDR" display, and a integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 11-17 hours of runtime.
Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.0 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.
Compared to its predecessor, the 14" "2021" MacBook Pro has little in common. The "2021" MacBook Pro models have a better quality display, simpler keyboard, much more significant external connectivity, and a completely different internal architecture that boasts faster performance.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the "2021" 14" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro and the "2020" 13" MacBook Pro it replaced? Is there any reason to still buy an older model? (In-Depth)
- What are all the differences between the "2020 M1" and "2021 M1 Pro/Max" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Which is best for my needs? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
October 18, 2021* |
Discontinued Date: |
January 17, 2023 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced and made available for order on October 18, 2021. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on October 26, 2021.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2021. |
| Processors: |
1 (10 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro18,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro18,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro18,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
6218* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
34929* |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro18,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1748 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
12256 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacBookPro18,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
3.2 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple M1 Max |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 64-bit Apple M1 Max processor (SoC) with ten cores (8 performance cores, 2 efficiency cores). Apple did not provide a clockspeed, but third-party software reports that it runs around 3.2 GHz. It also has a 32-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 400 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Also see: How fast are the "2021 M1 Pro/M1 Max" 14" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro compared to earlier MacBook Pro models? How fast is it compared to 16" models? |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip). |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Proprietary |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
192k+128k x8, 128k+64k x2* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
12 MB x8, 4 MB x2* |
| Details: |
*Third-party analysis from Anandtech has determined that the Apple M1 Max SoC in this model has a 192k+128k L1 cache per performance core and a 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Each performance core reportedly also has a 12 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. It also has a shared "System Level Cache" that is 48 MB. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Shipped standard with 32 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
32 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
64 GB* |
| Details: |
*32 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be upgraded to 64 GB of RAM for an additional US$400. The RAM cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
32 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 32 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be configured with 64 GB of RAM for an additional US$400, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
32-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 32-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 32-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Built-in Display: |
14.2" 16:10 |
Native Resolution: |
3024x1964 |
| Details: |
14.2" color widescreen LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display. It has a 3024 by 1964 native resolution at 254 ppi, up to 1000 nits of sustained brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It also has support for 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, ProMotion (for adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz) as well as fixed refresh rates of 47.95 Hz, 48.00 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 59.94 Hz, and 60.00 Hz. It has a roughly 16:10 aspect ratio; there is a "notch" at the top of the display that holds the webcam and related sensors.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
6016x3384 (6K) x3* |
| Details: |
*This model supports full native resolution on the interior display in addition to up to three external displays up to 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz at over a billion colors and one external display up to 4096x2304 (4K) resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors. |
| Standard Storage: |
512 GB, 1 TB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Onboard |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro shipped by default with 512 GB or 1 TB of onboard SSD storage, but also could be configured with higher capacity onboard SSD storage at the time of system purchase at additional cost.
The storage is built-in to the computer and cannot be upgraded after system purchase.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.
In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro.
Also see: What external storage options are available for the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Which is the best?
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: |
Soldered |
Storage Interface: |
Onboard* |
| Details: |
*The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after purchase. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This MacBook Pro does not have an internal optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None* |
| Details: |
*This model does not have an internal Ethernet port.
Also see: How do you connect the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro to a wired Ethernet network? Is it possible? |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5 |
| Details: |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard.
Also see: What is 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)? How is it different from 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac? |
| USB Ports: |
3* (4) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 standard (up to 40 Gb/s). |
| Expansion Slots: |
SDXC |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model does not have an external "expansion slot" in the traditional sense, but it does have an SDXC-capable SD card slot that supports up to 250 MB/s data transfer with UHS-II SD cards.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Pro. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size (Magic Keyboard) |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad (Force Touch) |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the keyboard in this model is a "Backlit Magic Keyboard." It has 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys "including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement," It supports Touch ID and has an ambient light sensor. It does not have a "Touch Bar."
The "Force Touch" trackpad offers "precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures." |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook Pro 14" 2021 |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro uses a thin black and silver or black and dark "Space Gray" "unibody" case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a "catchless" magnetic latch. It has a Touch ID sensor, but it does not have a "Touch Bar." |
| Apple Order No: |
BTO/CTO |
Apple Subfamily: |
14-Inch, M1 Max, 2021 |
| Apple Model No: |
A2442 (EMC 3650) |
Model ID: |
MacBookPro18,4 |
| Details: |
This Model Number and EMC Number are externally listed, but are shared by multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the A2442 Model Number, the 3650 EMC Number, and the MacBookPro18,4 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
70 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
11-17 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model can provide up to 11 hours of "wireless web" and up to 17 hours of "Apple TV app movie playback". The system is bundled with a 96W USB-C Power Adapter. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 12.0.1 (21A558) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12), macOS Ventura (macOS 13), and macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sequoia (macOS 15).
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs? |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this notebook, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Virtualization |
| Details: |
For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.55 cm, 31.26 cm, 22.12 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3099, US$3299* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$2000-US$2300 |
Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "M1 Max" 10 CPU/32 GPU 14" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$3899, C$4149 |
Brazil: |
R$40.499, R$42.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $82,999, $88,499 |
United States: |
US$3099, US$3299* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€3439, €3669 |
Belgium: |
€3439, €3669 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 27,199, 28,999 |
Finland: |
€3539, €3769 |
| France: |
€3439, €3669 |
Germany: |
€3439, €3669 |
| Ireland: |
€3439, €3669 |
Italy: |
€3539, €3769 |
| Luxembourg: |
€3325,33, €3547,72 |
Netherlands: |
€3439, €3669 |
| Norway: |
NOK 36.990, 39.490 |
Portugal: |
€3539, €3771,40 |
| Spain: |
€3439, €3669 |
Sweden: |
SEK 37.495, 39.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 3'409, 3'629 |
United Kingdom: |
£2999, £3199 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 23,499, 24,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$24,299, HK$25,799 |
| India: |
Rs 2,99,900, 3,19,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥365,800, ¥387,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 4,170,000, 4,440,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 13,199, 13,999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 182,990, 194,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$4,649, S$4,949 |
Taiwan: |
NT$92,900, NT$98,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 110,900, 117,900 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$4649, A$4949 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$5349, NZ$5699 |
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