The new MacBook Pro with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips are causing a sensation since their recent launch. While the first CPU benchmarks, carried out with Geekbench, already showed the impressive performance of these machines, now it is the turn of their graphic power. Blender Open Data tests show that the M4 Max has a lot to say in the field of graphics, placing it on par with some Nvidia heavyweights.
M4 Max: high-level graphics performance
The Blender benchmark, unlike other tests such as Geekbench, measures graphical performance in a context closer to real use, ideal for those who use tools like Blender in their workflow. According to the data collected, the M4 Max achieved an average score of 5208 in 28 tests carried out, which places it above dedicated graphics cards such as the Nvidia RTX 4070 desktop and RTX 3080 Ti, models typically found in high-performance desktop computers.
This is especially notable if we consider that the M4 Max is not a dedicated GPU, but rather an integrated component on the chip, occupying much less space and being significantly more efficient in energy consumption.
Despite these outstanding results, the M4 Max does not dominate all comparisons. While it outperforms previous generations and upper-mid-range competitors, it still lags behind Nvidia’s most powerful options.
For example, the RTX 4080 for laptops It has slightly better performance than the M4 Max, while the RTX 4090 for laptops reaches an average of 6863 points, 30% more than the Apple chip. This places Nvidia as the best option for users looking for maximum graphics performance regardless of energy cost or space.
However, Apple maintains a clear advantage in terms of efficiency. The M4 Max uses much less power than Nvidia’s high-end GPUs, a crucial difference for laptop users who value battery life and a compact design without compromising too much on performance. We are facing quite a beast on a laptop! There is the key. The result of these tests makes it clear that Apple is closing the gap with Nvidia in the field of integrated graphics.
The M4 Max can handle intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and video editing with great fluidity, making it a viable alternative for those who need a portable and efficient device without sacrificing robust performance.
What if Apple takes the M4 to the next level?
One of the most intriguing aspects is the possibility of Apple implementing an even more powerful version of this chip in devices like the mac studio. If it doubled the performance of the M4 Max with a hypothetical M4 Ultra, it could compete with the desktop RTX 4090, which leads the current benchmarks with an average of 10,880 points.
This move would put Apple in a prime position to win over creative professionals looking for the best in graphics performance, without abandoning the macOS ecosystem.
The M4 Max proves that Apple is betting heavily on the graphics sectionapproaching industry giants like Nvidia. While it still doesn’t outperform higher-end GPUs, its impressive performance, power efficiency, and compact design make the new MacBook Pros a very attractive option for creative professionals.
The entry There are already results for the graphics tests of the MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip: we have not seen anything like it was first published in La Manzana Mordida.
