MacBook Pro M3 Pro/Max - Professional Powerhouse Specs
💡 Quick answer: The MacBook Pro M3 Max ships with a 14-core or 16-core CPU, a 30-core or 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine (18 TOPS), 400GB/s memory bandwidth, and 36GB, 48GB, 96GB, or up to 128GB of unified RAM with 1TB-8TB SSD options. Both sizes use a Liquid Retina XDR display (3024x1964 on the 14-inch, 3456x2234 on the 16-inch, 254 ppi) with 1000 nits SDR / 1600 nits HDR brightness and ProMotion 24-120Hz. Ports include three Thunderbolt 4 (up to 120Gb/s), HDMI 2.1, an SD card slot, and MagSafe 3, with battery life up to 18 hours on the 14-inch and 22 hours on the 16-inch.
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Display - Liquid Retina XDR
14-inch Model
3024 × 1964 pixels, 254 ppi
16-inch Model
3456 × 2234 pixels, 254 ppi
Brightness
1000 nits SDR, 1600 nits HDR
Refresh Rate
ProMotion 24-120Hz
M3 Max Performance
Neural Engine
16-core, 18 TOPS
RAM
36GB, 48GB, 96GB, 128GB
Ports & Battery
Thunderbolt 4
3 ports (up to 120Gb/s)
Other Ports
HDMI 2.1, SD card, MagSafe 3
14" Battery
Up to 18 hours
16" Battery
Up to 22 hours
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much RAM can the MacBook Pro M3 Max have?
The M3 Max configures with 36GB, 48GB, 96GB, or a maximum of 128GB of unified memory, paired with 400GB/s of memory bandwidth. Storage options run from 1TB up to an 8TB SSD.
How many CPU and GPU cores does the M3 Max have?
The M3 Max comes in two versions: a 14-core CPU with 30-core GPU, or the top-spec 16-core CPU with 40-core GPU. Both include a 16-core Neural Engine rated at 18 TOPS for machine learning tasks.
What is the battery life on the MacBook Pro M3 Max?
The 14-inch M3 Max model is rated for up to 18 hours, while the 16-inch model reaches up to 22 hours. The 16-inch's larger chassis gives it the longer runtime despite driving a bigger 3456x2234 display.
What ports does the MacBook Pro M3 Max have?
It has three Thunderbolt 4 ports supporting up to 120Gb/s, plus HDMI 2.1, an SD card slot, and MagSafe 3 for charging. That means you can drive external displays and fast storage while keeping MagSafe free for power.