MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023

MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023

MacBook Pro

Discontinued
Released: October 30, 2023Discontinued on: October 30, 2024
United States: 3499Japan: 580800

Overview

The Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Max" 16-Core CPU/40-Core GPU 14-Inch (Late 2023) is technically a custom-ordered version of the MacBook Pro "M3 Pro" 11 CPU/14 GPU, "M3 Pro" 12 CPU/18 GPU, and "M3 Max" 14 CPU/30 GPU 14-inch models, but it's also documented as a standalone model for convenience. Apart from the processor, graphics processor, and power adapter, these models can be identical.


This model is powered by a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 Max processor featuring sixteen cores (12 performance and 4 efficiency), a 40-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It comes with a minimum of 48 GB of "unified" RAM and a 1 TB onboard SSD, both of which can be configured with higher capacities at purchase but cannot be upgraded later.


Offered in silver and "Space Black" (but not the gunmetal "Space Gray"), this notebook includes an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a "high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers," a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.


Additionally, it features a high-resolution 14.2-inch LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display with a resolution of 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio), and an integrated battery providing an Apple-estimated 12-18 hours of runtime.


Connectivity consists of Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.


In comparison to its predecessor, this 14-inch "Late 2023" MacBook Pro model boasts a slightly brighter screen, a faster processor and graphics processor, and a new black color option.

Evaluation

The top-tier Late 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro, equipped with the 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU M3 Max, represented the absolute zenith of performance in a compact Apple laptop. This machine was engineered for users who demanded desktop-class power without compromise. The CPU performance was astonishing, even outperforming the previous generation's Mac Pro with the M2 Ultra in some multicore benchmarks. The 40-core GPU, combined with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, delivered a monumental leap for graphics-intensive applications and gaming. However, harnessing this immense power within the smaller 14-inch chassis was a thermal challenge, leading to more noticeable fan noise under sustained heavy loads compared to its 16-inch counterpart. It was an incredible, albeit expensive, feat of engineering for the ultimate mobile power user.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDMac15,8
Apple Model NoA2992 (EMC 8407*)
Apple Order NoBTO/CTO
Apple Subfamily14-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)3499
United States3499
Australia6049
Austria4344
Belgium4394
Brazil37999
Canada4724
China29249
Denmark32499
Finland4474
France4344
Germany4344
Hong Kong27249
India349900
IndonesiaPending
Ireland4444
Italy4444
Japan580800
Korea5195000
Luxembourg421244
Malaysia15999
Mexico82499
Netherlands4394
New Zealand6624
Norway52490
Portugal4444
Singapore5149
Spain4394
Sweden48745
Switzerland3799
Taiwan114900
Thailand132400
The Philippines219990
United Kingdom3599
VietnamPending

Body

Body Table
Form FactorMacBook Pro 14" 2023
Case TypeNotebook
Dimensions0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in / 1.55 x 31.27 x 22.12 cm
Avg. Weight3.6 lbs / 1.62 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple M3 Max
Processor Speed4.05 GHz
Processors1 (16 Cores)
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus SpeedN/A
L1 Cache192k+128k x12, 128k+64k x4
L2/L3 Cache32 MB x12, 4 MB x4
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeProprietary
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 4 (SC)Pending
Geekbench 4 (MC)Pending
Geekbench 5 (SC)2287 (3101 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)22701 (21104 GB 6)

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM48 GB
Maximum RAM128 GB
RAM TypeUnified
Motherboard RAM48 GB

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage1 TB SSD
Std. Storage SpeedOnboard
Storage InterfaceOnboard
Storage DimensionsSoldered
Standard OpticalNone

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display14.2" 16:10
Native Resolution3024x1964
Video Card40-Core
Standard VRAMIntegrated
Maximum VRAMIntegrated
VRAM TypeIntegrated
2nd Display SupportDual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution6016x3384 (6K) x3
Video (Monitor)3 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI 2.1

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone3 (Internal)
Headphone1
Sound OutNone

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
USB Ports3* (4)
USB3* (4)
Expansion SlotsSDXC

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery Type72.4 W h Li-Poly
Battery Life12-18 Hours
Power Adapter1

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOSmacOS 14.1 (23B2073)
Maximum MacOSCurrent
Windows SupportVirtualization
Minimum WindowsNone
Maximum WindowsNone

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardFull-size (Magic Keyboard)
Incl. InputTrackpad (Force Touch)

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered