Apple MacBook Pro "M4 Max" 16 CPU/40 GPU 16" Specs
Identifiers: 16-Inch, M4 Max, 2024 - MX2W3LL/A* - Mac16,5 - A3186 - 8624*
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The Apple MacBook Pro "M4 Max" 16-Core CPU/40-Core GPU 16-Inch (2024) model features a 4.5 GHz Apple M4 Max processor with sixteen CPU cores (12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, a default 48 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a default 1 TB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and SSD can be custom configured with higher-end options at the time of initial purchase, but neither the RAM nor the SSD can be upgraded subsequently.
Offered in silver (pictured) and "Space Black", this notebook has an integrated 12 megapixel "Center Stage" camera, 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, 1000 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) "Liquid Retina XDR" display, and a integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 14-21 hours of runtime.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 5 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" "2024" MacBook Pro model is similar in many respects, but has a faster processor/graphics processor architecture, a slightly brighter display (and a nano-texture option at additional cost), a better camera, faster Thunderbolt ports, and better battery life.
Also see:
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- What are the "pros and cons" of the 14" and 16" Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
October 30, 2024 |
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.
*This model was introduced and made available for pre-order on October 30, 2024. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on November 8, 2024.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2024. |
| Processors: |
1 (16 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 Mac16,5 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 Mac16,5 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 Mac16,5 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): |
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 Mac16,5 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): |
Pending (3927 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending (25781 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 Mac16,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
4.5 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple M4 Max |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 3 nm, 64-bit Apple M4 Max processor (SoC) with sixteen cores (12 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 4.5 GHz. This model also has a 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 546 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 x12, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
32 MB x12, 4 MB x4* |
| Details: |
*Third-party analysis has determined that the Apple M4 Max SoC in this model most likely has a 192k+128k L1 cache per performance core and a 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Each performance core is believed to also have a 32 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core is believed to have a 4 MB L2 cache.
If you have encountered credible analysis that confirms or denies this information, please get in touch. Thank you. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Ships standard with 48 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
48 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
128 GB* |
| Details: |
*48 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of initial purchase, it can be custom configured with 64 GB or 128 GB of RAM for an additional US$200 or US$1000, respectively.
The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial notebook purchase.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
48 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 48 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default.
At the time of system purchase, RAM also can be custom configured with as much as 128 GB of RAM at additional cost. The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase. |
| Video Card: |
40-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro model has an integrated Apple GPU with 40 cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 40-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), (outdoor) SDR brightness of 1000 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.
This MacBook Pro also is available with a reduced glare "Nano-texture" display option for an extra US$150.
This display has a 12 megapixel "Center Stage" camera with support for "Desk View" and 1080p recording capability built-in to the "notch" at the top, as well.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
6016x3384 x3* |
| Details: |
*This model can simultaneously support the internal display at full native resolution and "up to" three 6016x3384 (6K) external displays at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display "up to" 3840x2160 (4K) at 144 MHz over HDMI.
Alternately, it can support two external displays "up to" 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display "up to" 7680x4320 (8K) at 60 Hz or one external 3840x2160 (4K) display at 144 MHz over HDMI. |
| Standard Storage: |
1 TB |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Onboard |
| Details: |
This MacBook Pro ships by default with 1 TB of onboard SSD storage, but 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.
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 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 5 ports that use a USB-C shaped connector and 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" 2024 |
| 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 also has a Touch ID sensor, but it does not have a "Touch Bar." |
| Apple Order No: |
MX2W3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
16-Inch, M4 Max, 2024 |
| Details: |
*MX2W3LL/A refers to the standard configuration of this model with 48 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD in Silver. The same configuration in "Space Black" is MX313LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A3186 (EMC 8624*) |
Model ID: |
Mac16,5 |
| Details: |
These identifiers are shared by multiple MacBook Pro models. 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 A3186 Model Number, the 8624* EMC Number, and the Mac16,5 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: |
14-21 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model can provide up to 14 hours of "wireless web" and up to 21 hours of "video streaming." The notebook is bundled by default with a 140W USB-C Power Adapter that supports fast charging (50% charge in approximately 30 minutes). |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 15.0 (24A8332*) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
*Upon initial start up, this MacBook Pro prompted the user to immediately upgrade to macOS 15.1 (24B2083), which is required to use the Apple Intelligence feature.
This model is fully compatible with 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: |
4.7 lbs (2.15 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.68 cm, 35.57 cm, 24.81 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$3999 |
| Details: |
With its standard 48 GB of RAM and 1 TB storage, this MacBook Pro costs US$3999. 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 "M4 Max" 16 CPU/40 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$5299 |
Brazil: |
R$49.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $99,999 |
United States: |
US$3999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€4699 |
Belgium: |
€4749 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 36,499 |
Finland: |
€4849 |
| France: |
€4699 |
Germany: |
€4699 |
| Ireland: |
€4799 |
Italy: |
€4799 |
| Luxembourg: |
€4592.00 |
Netherlands: |
€4749 |
| Norway: |
NOK 59.490 |
Portugal: |
€4799 |
| Spain: |
€4749 |
Sweden: |
SEK 56.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 3'999 |
United Kingdom: |
£3999 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 31,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$31,249 |
| India: |
Rs 3,99,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥634,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 5,990,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 17,499 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 249,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$5,749 |
Taiwan: |
NT$134,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 144,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 102,499,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$6499 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$7449 |
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