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.

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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Max Variants 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: 56,939 MAX
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Graph calculations based on 35 Macs (124 benchmark metrics). Last updated: September 18, 2025

Related M2 Machines

Manufacturer Part Number Mac14,6
Year 2023
Model Name MacBook Pro 16"
MSRP ($) $2,499
Current Market Price N/A
Nano-Texture screen Available N/A
CPU/SOC Family M2
CPU/SOC Variant Max
Total CPU Cores 12
Total GPU Cores 38
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) 200
Max Screen Brightness (Nits) 1000
Weight (Lbs) 4.8
Geekbench Single Core 2,750
Geekbench Multi Core 14,715
Geekbench Metal GPU 139,633
Performance* 36,593
Bang for Buck 14.64
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External URL 2 support.apple.com/en-us/111838
External URL 3 N/A