Apple M4 Max vs Core Ultra 9 285K: Processors Benchmark Comparison
Core Ultra 9 285K wins 4 of 6 metrics (Apple M4 Max wins 2). On Cinebench 2024 Multi, Core Ultra 9 285K leads by roughly 15% (Apple M4 Max: 2045 pts, Core Ultra 9 285K: 2416 pts; n=2/3).
Specifications
| Spec | Apple M4 Max | Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon M4 Max | Arrow Lake |
Benchmark Results
| Metric | Apple M4 Max | Core Ultra 9 285K | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 Multi↑ higher is better | 2045 ptsn=2 | 2416 ptsn=3 | -15% |
| Cores↑ higher is better | 16n=3 | 24n=4 | -33% |
| Geekbench 6 MC↑ higher is better | 26675 ptsn=2 | 21075 ptsn=3 | +27% |
| Geekbench 6 SC↑ higher is better | 4060 ptsn=2 | 3186 ptsn=3 | +27% |
| Launch MSRP↓ lower is better | 2499 USDn=3 | 589 USDn=4 | -324% |
| TDP↓ lower is better | — | 125 Wn=2 | — |
| Threads↑ higher is better | 16n=1 | 24n=2 | -33% |
Charts
What these metrics mean
Cinebench 2024 Multi(pts)
Cinebench 2024 nT (multi-thread) score
Cores
Total CPU core count
Geekbench 6 MC(pts)
Geekbench 6 multi-core CPU score
Geekbench 6 SC(pts)
Geekbench 6 single-core CPU score
Launch MSRP(USD)
Launch retail price (chip price for AMD/Intel; entry system price for Apple)
TDP(W)
Base TDP / default power limit. Apple TDP not disclosed.
Threads
Total hardware thread count
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