Benchmark Results Reveal Graphics Performance of M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips

[MacRumors]

The first graphics-focused benchmark results have surfaced for Apple's M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, offering a closer look at GPU performance improvements.

Metal scores on Geekbench reveal that the M2 Pro with a 19-core GPU and M2 Max with a 38-core GPU in the new MacBook Pros offer around 30% faster graphics performance over the M1 Pro and M1 Max, in line with Apple's advertised claims.

The high-end M1 Ultra chip released for the Mac Studio last year is still about 9% faster than the M2 Max based on Metal scores:

• M1 Ultra: 94,583
• M2 Max: 86,805
• M1 Max: 64,708
• M2 Pro: 52,691
• M1 Pro: 39,758

However, OpenCL scores for the M2 Max and M1 Ultra are roughly on par.

Geekbench results also reveal that the M2 Pro and M2 Max in the new MacBook Pros both have single-core and multi-core scores of around 1,900 and 15,000, respectively, meaning they offer up to 20% faster CPU performance compared to the M1 Pro and M1 Max, which is also in line with Apple's advertised claims.

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are available to pre-order now. The first deliveries to customers and in-store availability will begin Tuesday.

Article Link: Benchmark Results Reveal Graphics Performance of M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips

 

[KooL BeAnZ]

M2 Ultra to hit over 100,000 ?

 

[nikhsub1]

Shocking that newer chips are faster 🤔

 

[vegetassj4]

Exciting news. But, can it run Crysis?

 

[MayaUser]

M2 Ultra to hit over 100,000 ?

for sure since it seems thanks to the TLB buffer increase

 

[MayaUser]

It seems that the 14" will have better cooling for the M2 Max compared to the M2 Pro
Something that Apple didnt do for the 14" M1 Max

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

That is a lot of power on a laptop. Blazing Fast 💨

 

[Sasparilla]

Seems cool, is there a list of games that run native (not emulated) on Apple Silicon somewhere, anyone know?

 

[Tyler O'Bannon]

Woooow that M2 Max ain’t far from that M1 Ultra. Now you can carry around a Mac Studio with you.

 

[djcerla]

And that's the "tick" year.

 

[MrENGLISH]

Makes me excited for M3 and beyond

 

[Ricebucket]

for sure since it seems thanks to the TLB buffer increase

what are you talking about. the dominant contributor to the performance increase is the huge increase in number of GPU cores.

 

[ItsASpider]

So... The M2 Max in a laptop form factor is nearly on par with the M1 Ultra in a "desktop form factor". That's a bit of a yikes for Studio buyers.

 

[Andropov]

Geekbench results also reveal that the M2 Pro and M2 Max in the new MacBook Pros both have single-core and multi-core scores of around 1,900 and 15,000

Approximating 1,952 and 1,969 to 'around 1,900' is a weird choice.

 

[mikeyy00]

Seems cool, is there a list of games that run native (not emulated) on Apple Silicon somewhere, anyone know?

lol, gaming is in a piss poor state on the Mac, arguably worse than it's ever been. However, couple of standouts that are Native ARM: World of Warcraft, Resident Evil, Disco Elysium, there might be a few more, but if you're wanting to game on Mac, try via Parallels + Windows (I've had really good results running anything >3 years old).

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

Exciting news. But, can it run Crysis?

You joke but...they actually can

 

[sw1tcher]

Geekbench results also reveal that the M2 Pro and M2 Max in the new MacBook Pros both have single-core and multi-core scores of around 1,900 and 15,000, respectively, meaning they offer up to 20% faster CPU performance compared to the M1 Pro and M1 Max, which is also in line with Apple's advertised claims.

20%? But @dumastudetto said it's an up to 40% increase in performance

Up-to 40% improved performance is a massive productivity boost that will easily pay everyone to upgrade.

meaning I would be able to shorten my work day by 40%.

Now I'm going to have to cancel my MBP order. 😠



😇

 

[ryanmp]

Okay so performance and longevity wise, which of the these two same priced systems am I better off with:

• Mac Studio - Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 32GB, 1TB SSD; or
• Mac Mini - Apple M2 Pro with 12‑core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine, 32GB, 1TB SSD

 

[sw1tcher]

M2 Ultra to hit over 100,000 ?

Over 100,000?

 

[MayaUser]

You joke but...they actually can

is that on the M1 or M1 pro/Max?

 

[The Game 161]

Impressive and to think it’s a spec bump upgrade. That said my M1 pro 16 inch will do me perfectly fine for at least 2-3 more years until I get tempted by OLED

 

[mikeyy00]

is that on the M1 or M1 pro/Max?

I think just regular M1.

 

[mikeyy00]

Impressive and to think it’s a spec bump upgrade. That said my M1 pro 16 inch will do me perfectly fine for at least 2-3 more years until I get tempted by OLED

Displays are already Mini LED.. they're not going OLED. Micro LED will be next jump.

 

[apparatchik]

The Mac Mini on the maxed out M2 Pro is an amazing piece of tech, wish I could afford it atm lol

 

[The Game 161]

Displays are already Mini LED.. they're not going OLED. Micro LED will be next jump.

OLED Is coming to the macs by 2024/2025. MicroLED is a long way off for the iphone, ipad and mac. Apple watch is getting it first and even that’s likely 2025.