Apple M4 Max vs Apple M1

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple M4 Max leads Apple M1 overall by 38 points (64 vs 26 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Apple M4 Max has 43,862 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M4 Max has 3 vs 5 nm; cores, where Apple M4 Max has 16 vs 8; threads, where Apple M4 Max has 16 vs 8.
Apple M4 Max leads overall
Apple M4 Max · 75 overall, #74 of 470
64
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
26
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkApple M4 Max 43,862 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M4 Max 3 vs 5 nm
  • CoresApple M4 Max 16 vs 8
  • ThreadsApple M4 Max 16 vs 8

Scores by Category

M4 Max wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryM4 MaxApple M1Lead
Benchmark
+58
Core Specifications
+35
Integrated Graphics
+17

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
M4 Max
Apple M1
Cores
16
8
Threads
16
8
Lithography Process
3 nm40% less
5 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
M4 Max
Apple M1
Model

Benchmark

Feature
M4 Max
Apple M1
PassMark CPU Mark
43,862211% more
14,121

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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