Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Max" 14 CPU/30 GPU 16" Specs
Identifiers: 16-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023 - MRW33LL/A* - Mac15,11 - A2991 - 8408*
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The Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Max" 14-Core CPU/30-Core GPU 16-Inch (Late 2023) model features a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 Max processor with fourteen cores (10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 36 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 1 TB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.
Offered in silver (pictured) and "Space Black" color (but not in the gunmetal "Space Gray"), 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, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.
Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 16.2" widescreen 3456x2234 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) "Liquid Retina XDR" display, and a integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 15-22 hours of runtime.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.
Compared to its predecessor, this 16" "Late 2023" MacBook Pro model has a slightly brighter screen, faster processor and graphics processor as well as a new black color option.
Also see:
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| Introduction Date: |
October 30, 2023* |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| 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.
*Initial deliveries started to arrive and it first was available in stores on November 7, 2023.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2023. |
| Processors: |
1 (14 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 Mac15,11 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 Mac15,11 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 Mac15,11 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
Pending |
| 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 Mac15,11 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
2301 (3127 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
20065 (19153 GB 6) |
| 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 Mac15,11 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
4.05 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple M3 Max |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 3 nm, 64-bit Apple M3 Max processor (SoC) with fourteen cores (10 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 4.05 GHz. This model also has a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 300 GB/s of memory bandwidth. |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
16-Core* |
| 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 x10, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
32 MB x10, 4 MB x4* |
| Details: |
*Third-party analysis has determined that the Apple M3 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 32 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Ships standard with 36 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
36 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
96 GB* |
| Details: |
*36 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, if configured with the same default CPU/GPU combo, it also can be upgraded to 96 GB of onboard RAM for an extra US$800.
If also custom configured with the M3 Max 16-Core CPU/40-Core GPU -- which itself costs an extra US$300 -- standard RAM becomes 48 GB and it can be upgraded further to 64 GB or 128 GB for an additional US$200 or US$1000, respectively.
The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
36 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 36 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, if configured with the same default CPU/GPU combo, it can be upgraded to 96 GB of RAM for an additional US$800.
At the time of system purchase, if configured with an upgraded CPU/GPU, RAM also can be upgraded to as much as 128 GB at additional cost. The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase. |
| Video Card: |
30-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 30 cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 30-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Built-in Display: |
16.2" 16:10 |
Native Resolution: |
3456x2234 |
| Details: |
16.2" color widescreen LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display. It has a 3456 by 2234 native resolution at 254 ppi, up to 1000 nits of sustained brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR content only), SDR brightness of 600 nits, 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 four external displays" -- up to three external displays up to 6016x3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 144 Hz over HDMI (2.1) or"up to three external displays" -- up to two external displays up to 6016x3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display up to 7680x4320 (8K) resolution at 60 Hz or one external display up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 240 Hz over HDMI. |
| Standard Storage: |
1 TB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Onboard |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro ships by default with 1 TB of onboard SSD storage, but with the same CPU/GPU combo, it also can be configured with 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB of onboard SSD storage at the time of initial system purchase for an additional US$400, US$1000, or US$2200, respectively.
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.
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 6E)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard. |
| 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, 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 16" 2023 |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro uses a thin silver or "Space Black" "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: |
MRW33LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
16-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023 |
| Details: |
*MRW33LL/A refers to this model in Space Black; in Silver, the order number is MRW73LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2991 (EMC 8408*) |
Model ID: |
Mac15,11 |
| Details: |
These identifiers mostly are shared by multiple MacBook Pro models, although the Model ID is unique to this specific model. The Model Number is listed on the underside of the notebook; the EMC Number and Model ID are listed in software.
Also see: All Macs with the A2991 Model Number, the 8408* EMC Number, and the Mac15,11 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: |
100 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
15-22 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model can provide up to 15 hours of "wireless web" and up to 22 hours of "Apple TV app movie playback". The system is bundled by default with a 140W USB-C Power Adapter. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 14.1 (23B2073) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with 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: |
0.66 x 14.01 x 9.77 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.8 lbs (2.16 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.68 cm, 35.57 cm, 24.81 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$3499 |
| Details: |
With its standard 1 TB storage, this MacBook Pro costs US$3499. Custom configurations will substantially increase the price. The price is the same regardless of color.
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Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "M3 Max" 14 CPU/30 GPU 16" 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$4649 |
Brazil: |
R$38.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $79,999 |
United States: |
US$3499 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€4249 |
Belgium: |
€4299 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 31,999 |
Finland: |
€4379 |
| France: |
€4249 |
Germany: |
€4249 |
| Ireland: |
€4349 |
Italy: |
€4349 |
| Luxembourg: |
€4121,35 |
Netherlands: |
€4299 |
| Norway: |
NOK 51.990 |
Portugal: |
€4349 |
| Spain: |
€4299 |
Sweden: |
SEK 49.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 3'699 |
United Kingdom: |
£3599 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 27,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$27,499 |
| India: |
Rs 3,49,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥554,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 5,190,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 15,999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 219,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$5,099 |
Taiwan: |
NT$114,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 129,900 |
Vietnam: |
Pending |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$5999 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$6549 |
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