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MacBook Pro, 16-inch, M5 Max Chip, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, Silver, Standard display, 48GB memory, 2TB storage

Name: MacBook Pro, 16-inch, M5 Max Chip, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, Silver, Standard display, 48GB memory, 2TB storage
Brand: Apple

US · APPLE-CONFIG-MACBOOK-PRO-16INCH-M5MAX

Configurable laptop · Advertised base configuration

Configurable modelAPPLE-CONFIG-MACBOOK-PRO-16INCH-M5MAX

Before you buy +

Configurable Apple Mac. Specifications describe the advertised initially selected base. The catalog reference is not a manufacturer SKU. Options include linked changes and currently unavailable choices where Apple states them. Confirm the final compatible build, price and availability in Apple’s configurator. Configure on the manufacturer’s site ↗

Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Tests and reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments are available below.

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The hardware

Full Specifications

Configuration choices and fixed specifications. Upgrade limits do not guarantee an orderable choice.

Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Chip family

M5 Pro chipProvides more performance and higher memory options for more demanding workflows.18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2999 or $249.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $57.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #
M5 Max chipOur most advanced chip ever built for a pro laptop. Made to power the most extreme workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $4399 or $366.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $87.92/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5max. Chip. Choose from these powerful options.M5 Pro chipProvides more performance and higher memory options for more demanding workflows.18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2999 or $249.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $57.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #M5 Max chipOur most advanced chip ever built for a pro laptop. Made to power the most extreme workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $4399 or $366.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $87.92/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #Select your processing power.18-core CPU, 32-core GPU− $300.0018-core CPU, 40-core GPU Boost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like large language modeling and 8K video work.This selection requires an upgrade to 48GB memory, which will increase the total price of your Mac. Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

Manufacturer options ↗

Chip family (linked graphics)

M5 Pro chipProvides more performance and higher memory options for more demanding workflows.18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2999 or $249.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $57.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #
M5 Max chipOur most advanced chip ever built for a pro laptop. Made to power the most extreme workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $4399 or $366.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $87.92/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #

Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5max. Chip. Choose from these powerful options.M5 Pro chipProvides more performance and higher memory options for more demanding workflows.18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2999 or $249.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $57.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #M5 Max chipOur most advanced chip ever built for a pro laptop. Made to power the most extreme workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $4399 or $366.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $87.92/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #Select your processing power.18-core CPU, 32-core GPU− $300.0018-core CPU, 40-core GPU Boost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like large language modeling and 8K video work.This selection requires an upgrade to 48GB memory, which will increase the total price of your Mac. Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

Manufacturer options ↗

CPU and GPU

18-core CPU, 32-core GPU− $300.00
18-core CPU, 40-core GPU Boost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like large language modeling and 8K video work.This selection requires an upgrade to 48GB memory, which will increase the total price of your Mac.

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5max-18-40. Select your processing power.18-core CPU, 32-core GPU− $300.0018-core CPU, 40-core GPU Boost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like large language modeling and 8K video work.This selection requires an upgrade to 48GB memory, which will increase the total price of your Mac. Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

Manufacturer options ↗

CPU and GPU (linked graphics)

18-core CPU, 32-core GPU− $300.00
18-core CPU, 40-core GPU Boost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like large language modeling and 8K video work.This selection requires an upgrade to 48GB memory, which will increase the total price of your Mac.

Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5max-18-40. Select your processing power.18-core CPU, 32-core GPU− $300.0018-core CPU, 40-core GPU Boost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like large language modeling and 8K video work.This selection requires an upgrade to 48GB memory, which will increase the total price of your Mac. Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

Manufacturer options ↗

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	48 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Memory

48GBIncluded
64GB+ $400.00
128GB+ $2,000.00

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 48gb. 48GBIncluded64GB+ $400.00128GB+ $2,000.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Storage

2TBIncluded
4TB+ $1,000.00
8TB+ $3,000.00

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 2tb. 2TBIncluded4TB+ $1,000.008TB+ $3,000.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Display▾

Screen technology	Unpublished
Size	16.2 in Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Refresh rate	120 Hz Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Screen size

14-inch Footnote 1 Available with M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max chip. Buy from $1999 or $166.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $38.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #
16-inch Footnote 1 Available with M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. Buy from $2999 or $249.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $57.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 16inch. Model. Choose your size.14-inch Footnote 1 Available with M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max chip. Buy from $1999 or $166.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $38.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #16-inch Footnote 1 Available with M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. Buy from $2999 or $249.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $57.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote # Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

Manufacturer options ↗

Display finish

Standard display Engineered for low reflectivity to reduce glare in your environment.Included
Nano-texture display Further reduces glare and reflections in bright lighting conditions.+ $150.00

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: standard. Display. Choose the best screen type for your workflow.Standard display Engineered for low reflectivity to reduce glare in your environment.IncludedNano-texture display Further reduces glare and reflections in bright lighting conditions.+ $150.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	100 Wh Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Power supply	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Connectivity▾

Ports	SDXC card slot · HDMI port · 3.5 mm headphone jack · MagSafe 3 port · Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: · Charging · DisplayPort · Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) · USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Wireless & networking	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Build & Physical▾

Weight	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Dimensions	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Color

Space Black
Silver

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: silver. Color. Pick your favorite.Color - SilverSpace BlackSilver Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	macOS (version unspecified) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Included bundle	Unpublished

Keyboard language

U.S. English
Arabic
British English
Chinese (Pinyin)
Chinese (Zhuyin)
Danish
Dutch
French Canadian
French
German
Hebrew
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish (Latin America)
Spanish
Swiss
Ukrainian

Initially selected: U.S. English. Other keyboard languages are optional choices for this US store base.

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Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾

Motherboard model	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification
Total RAM slots	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:13:15.942194+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification

Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

5 measured results · 1 written review · 1 video

Cinebench 2024 multi core2,490 pointsNotebookcheckTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using all processor cores.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Cinebench 2024
Published: 2026-08-27
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 48 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: region
Confidence: High
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Cinebench 2024 / CPU Multi Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 MaxApple M5 Max

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Cinebench 2024 single core199 pointsNotebookcheckTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using one processor core.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Cinebench 2024
Published: 2026-08-27
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 48 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: region
Confidence: High
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Cinebench 2024 / CPU Single Core; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 MaxApple M5 Max

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Geekbench 6.7 Metal224,987 pointsNotebookcheckTest detailsHide details

Graphics computing speed using Apple Metal. This is a score, not a game frame rate.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2026-08-27
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 48 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: region
Confidence: High
Limitations: Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / GPU Metal; reviewed-device row: Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 MaxApple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, Apple M5 Max

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

5 measured results1 written review 1 video

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Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Higher is better

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 7 reviewed Macs.

Middle of these 7: 18,054 points

This configuration ↗30,057 points
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) · 128 GB ↗29,415 points
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) · 64 GB ↗28,436 points
Mac mini (M6) · 24 GB ↗21,302 points
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) · 32 GB ↗18,054 points
MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · 16 GB ↗17,072 points
MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · 32 GB ↗16,995 points
MacBook Neo (2026) · 8 GB ↗9,140 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cinebench 2024 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	2,490 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe	Notebookcheck ↗2026-08-27
Cinebench 2024 single coreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better	199 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe	Notebookcheck ↗2026-08-27
Geekbench 6.7 multi coreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better	30,057 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe	Notebookcheck ↗2026-08-27
Geekbench 6.7 single coreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better	4,336 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe	Notebookcheck ↗2026-08-27

Graphics

Graphics test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Geekbench 6.7 MetalGraphics computing speed using Apple Metal. This is a score, not a game frame rate.Higher is better	224,987 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · Apple macOS 26 Tahoe	Notebookcheck ↗2026-08-27

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Notebookcheck ↗2026-08-27MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max) · Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU · 48 GB RAM · 2000 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi

Watch the reviews

NotebookcheckReviews · 2026-04-24

The fastest laptops on the planet?! - All new 2026 MacBooks tested!

Comparison of the 13/15-inch M5 Air and 14/16-inch M5 Pro/Max laptops. The reviewed memory and chip options vary.

By the team behind the Notebookcheck written reviews.Watch on YouTube ↗

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Configuration matching & limitations

CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.

Notebookcheck: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.

Notebookcheck: Comparison of the 13/15-inch M5 Air and 14/16-inch M5 Pro/Max laptops. The reviewed memory and chip options vary.

gaming pilot

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Not measured

performance pilot

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured

whole device

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured
noise: Not measured
battery: Not measured
display: Not measured
build: Not measured

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

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MacBook Pro, 16-inch, M5 Max Chip, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, Silver, Standard display, 48GB memory, 2TB storage

Full Specifications

Chip family

Chip family (linked graphics)

CPU and GPU

CPU and GPU (linked graphics)

Memory

Storage

Screen size

Display finish

Color

Keyboard language

Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Graphics

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