MacBook Pro 16″ (M2 Max)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | March 16, 2025

The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Max, 2023) is a high-performance laptop tailored for creative professionals and power users. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Max) offers good performance, a high quality display, and long battery life, making it an nice choice for professionals in video production, graphic design, and other intensive fields. However, its high price may limit its appeal to those who need its full capabilities.

Here’s a video by MKBHD with more information.

Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Max Variant Only)

M1
Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX
M2
Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 36,593 MAX
M3
Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 39,229 MAX
M4
Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 56,834 MAX
7,00038,50070,000
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Graph calculations based on 33 Macs (124 benchmark metrics). Last updated: June 16, 2025

Related Machines: MacBook Air 13″ (M2 base) | MacBook Air 15″ (M2 base) | MacBook Pro 14″ (M2 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M2 Pro) | Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)

Manufacturer Part NumberMac14,6
Year2023
Model NameMacBook Pro 16"
MSRP ($)$2,499
CPU/SOC FamilyM2
CPU/SOC VariantMax
Total CPU Cores12
Total GPU Cores38
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s)200 GB/s
Max Screen Brightness (Nits)1000 Nits
Weight (Lbs)4.8 Lbs
Geekbench Single Core2,750
Geekbench Multi Core14,715
Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized)139,633 (Normalized: 19,128)
Performance*36,593
Bang for Buck14.64
Bang for Buck GradeC
Reference Review 1 URLbrowser.geekbench.com/macs/macb...
Reference Review 2 URLsupport.apple.com/en-us/111838
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