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Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU vs ARM Mali-G71 MP20 vs Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU

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The Apple M2 Max 30-Core-GPU is an integrated graphics card by Apple offering 30 of the 38 cores in the M2 Max Chip.

The graphics card has no dedicated graphics memory but can use the fast LPDDR5-6400 unified memory with a 512 bit bus (up to 400 GBit/s).

The GPU is intended to use Apple Metal 2 API and could still be based on the older PowerVR architectures (last used in the Apple A10). A new feature in the MacBook Pro 14 and 16 of 2023 is the support for HDMI 2.1 and 8k output.

The Apple M2 Pro is manufactured in the second generation 5nm process at TSMC.

ARM Mali-G71 MP20

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The ARM Mali-G71 MP20 is an integrated high-end graphics adapter for ARM SoCs, which was e.g. used in smartphone chip Samsung Exynos 9 8895. It features 20 clusters and is manufactured in 10nm FinFET (in the Exynos 8895). The performance is in the high-end class and therefore all current Android games should run fluently on the chip.

Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU

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The Apple M2 Max 38-Core-GPU is an integrated graphics card by Apple offering all 38 cores in the M2 Max Chip.

The graphics card has no dedicated graphics memory but can use the fast LPDDR5-6400 unified memory with a 512 bit bus (up to 400 GBit/s).

Thanks to the additional cores and architectural improvements, the M2 Max GPU should clearly best the old M1 Max GPU with 32 cores and therefore be the fastest iGPU currently available.

The GPU is intended to use Apple Metal 2 API and could still be based on the older PowerVR architectures (last used in the Apple A10). A new feature in the MacBook Pro 14 and 16 of 2023 is the support for HDMI 2.1 and 8k output.

The Apple M2 Max is manufactured in the second generation 5nm process at TSMC. According to the internal powermetrics tool, the GPU uses up to 53.6 Watt (performance mode) and the whole chip (including the CPU) up to 89 Watt.

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Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPUARM Mali-G71 MP20Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
Apple M2 Series
M2 Max 38-Core GPU 38
M2 Max 30-Core GPU 30
M2 Pro 19-Core GPU 19 @ 0.44 - 1.4 GHz
M2 Pro 16-Core GPU 16
M2 10-Core GPU 10 @ 1.4 GHz
M2 8-Core GPU 8 @ 1.4 GHz
Mali-G78 MP24 24
Mali-G78 MP22 24
Mali-G78 MP20 24
Mali-G78 MP14 14
Mali-G77 MP11 11
Mali-G77 MP9 9
Mali-G76 MP16 16
Mali-G76 MP12 10
Mali-G76 MP10 10 @ 0.72 GHz
Mali-G68 MP5 5
Mali-G57 MP6 6
Mali-G57 MP5 5
Mali-G72 MP18 18 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G71 MP20 8 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-G72 MP12 12 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G71 MP8 8 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-G76 MP4 4 @ 0.8 GHz
Mali-G71 MP2 2 @ 0.77 GHz
Mali-G72 MP3 3 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G68 MP4 4
Mali-G52 MP6 6
Mali-G68 MP2 2
Mali-G52 MP2 2 @ 0.95 GHz
Mali-G52 MP1 1 @ 0.8 GHz
Mali-G57 MP4 4
Mali-G57 MP3 3
Mali-G57 MP2 2
Mali-G57 MP1 1
Mali-G51 MP4 4 @ 0.65 GHz
M2 Max 38-Core GPU 38
M2 Max 30-Core GPU 30
M2 Pro 19-Core GPU 19 @ 0.44 - 1.4 GHz
M2 Pro 16-Core GPU 16
M2 10-Core GPU 10 @ 1.4 GHz
M2 8-Core GPU 8 @ 1.4 GHz
Pipelines30 - unified8 - unified38 - unified
Memory TypeLPDDR5-6400LPDDR5-6400
Shared Memorynonono
technology5 nm16 nm5 nm
Notebook Sizemedium sizedmedium sized
Date of Announcement17.01.2023 29.03.2017 17.01.2023
CodenameMimir
ArchitectureBifrost
Core Speed900 (Boost) MHz
APIOpenGL ES 3.2
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.arm.com
Power Consumption53 Watt
CPU in Mali-G71 MP20GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa8 x 2300 MHz? MHz? MHz
CPU in M2 Max 38-Core GPUGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Apple M2 Max12 x 2424 MHz, 79 W? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 33077     avg: 35410     median: 36347 (4%)     max: 36807 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 3222     avg: 3555     median: 3426 (15%)     max: 4016 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3896     avg: 4314     median: 4137 (9%)     max: 4908 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2648     avg: 3058     median: 3261 (14%)     max: 3265 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2723     avg: 3293     median: 3571 (9%)     max: 3584 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 3414     avg: 3796     median: 3958 (35%)     max: 4015 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 3928     avg: 4546     median: 4786 (29%)     max: 4923 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 2584     avg: 2989     median: 3188 (16%)     max: 3194 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 2661     avg: 3204     median: 3472 (12%)     max: 3479 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
20692 Points (24%)
25103 Points (29%)
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom METAL *
83 Seconds (9%)
51.2 Seconds (5%)
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
145.7 fps (9%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
147.5 fps (9%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit + Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit
99.5 % (100%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit + Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
99.5 % (100%)
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
145.3 fps (54%)
179.9 fps (67%)
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
326.1 fps (59%)
397.6 fps (71%)
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
853 fps (63%)
950 fps (70%)
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
585 fps (55%)
25 fps (2%)
585 fps (55%)
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 24     avg: 36     median: 42 (1%)     max: 42 fps
1294 fps (27%)
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 50     avg: 54.3     median: 51 (2%)     max: 62 fps
1708 fps (71%)
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + ARM Mali-G71 MP20
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 104     avg: 110     median: 105 (1%)     max: 121 fps
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
3185 fps (25%)
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
min: 41022     avg: 41847     median: 42183 (96%)     max: 42335 Points
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
min: 41901     avg: 43072     median: 43464 (97%)     max: 43852 Points
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 GPU OpenCL
74601 Points (19%)
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 GPU Metal
126173 Points (70%)
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
7552 Points (3%)
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
2573 Points (4%)
Power Consumption - The Witcher 3 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
83.7 Watt (12%)
80.7 Watt (11%)
Power Consumption - Witcher 3 Power Consumption *
92 Watt (20%)
Power Consumption - Power Efficiency - Witcher 3 ultra external Monitor
0.9 fps per Watt (78%)
Emissions Witcher 3 Fan Noise + Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
Emissions - Witcher 3 Fan Noise
35.1 dB(A) (50%)

Average Benchmarks Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU → 100% n=1

Average Benchmarks ARM Mali-G71 MP20 → 4% n=1

Average Benchmarks Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU → 100% n=1

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3

2019
med. 1920x1080
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
72  fps
high 1920x1080
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
53.2  fps
113%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
60.2  fps
ultra 1920x1080
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
45.2  fps
108%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
48.6  fps
QHD 2560x1440
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
35.1  fps
Total War: Three Kingdoms

Total War: Three Kingdoms

2019
low 1280x720
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
330  fps
med. 1920x1080
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
147  fps
high 1920x1080
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
91  fps
105%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
96  fps
ultra 1920x1080
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
65  fps
109%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
71  fps
QHD 2560x1440
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
41.4  fps
114%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
47  fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

2018
low 1280x720
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
182  fps
med. 1920x1080
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
131  fps
high 1920x1080
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
115  fps
106%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
122  fps
ultra 1920x1080
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
102  fps
107%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
109  fps
QHD 2560x1440
100%
M2 Max 30-Core GPU:
69  fps
113%
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
78  fps
The Witcher 3

The Witcher 3

2015
high 1920x1080
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
83  fps
ultra 1920x1080
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
76  fps
GTA V

GTA V

2015
low 1024x768
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
84  fps
med. 1366x768
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
81  fps
high 1920x1080
M2 Max 38-Core GPU:
57  fps
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
Mali-G71 MP20:
30 30 30 ~ 30 fps
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
Mali-G71 MP20:
30 30 30 ~ 30 fps
high
Mali-G71 MP20:
29 30 30 ~ 30 fps
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
Mali-G71 MP20:
60  fps

Average Gaming Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU → 100%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%

Average Gaming Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU → 109%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 111%

Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPUARM Mali-G71 MP20Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
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Borderlands 353.245.235.17260.248.6
Total War: Three Kingdoms916541.4330147967147
Shadow of the Tomb Raider1151026918213112210978
The Witcher 38376
GTA V848157
Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPUARM Mali-G71 MP20Apple M2 Max 38-Core GPU
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