MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Max)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | March 20, 2025

The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 2021) is a powerful laptop designed for professionals who need top-tier performance for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development.

Here’s a video by MKBHD with more information.

Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* for M1

M1
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 15,271 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 24,290 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 42,741 ULTRA
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CPU/SOCs are clickable for search.
Ultras are omitted as part of generational % comparisons.
Graph calculations based on 39 Macs (124 benchmark metrics).
Last updated: November 3, 2025

Related M1 Machines

Manufacturer Part Number MacBookPro18,2
Year 2021
Model Name MacBook Pro 16" (M1 Max)
MSRP ($) $3,499
Current Market Price $1,599
Nano-Texture screen Available N/A
CPU/SOC Family M1
CPU/SOC Variant Max
Total CPU Cores 10
Total GPU Cores 32
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) 400
Max Screen Brightness (Nits) 1000
Weight (Lbs) 4.8
Geekbench Single Core 2,366
Geekbench Multi Core 12,250
Geekbench Metal GPU 121,049
Performance* 31,198
Bang for Buck 19.51 (B)
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