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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max

Apple M3 Max (40c GPU) · Apple M3 Max (16c CPU) · 48GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$3,199
A
74/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M3 Max (16c CPU) and Apple M3 Max (40c GPU), paired with 48GB RAM and a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 3.6 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 18 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~9.9 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 48 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally. At $3,199, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 74/100 (tier A).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M3 Max (40c GPU)
CPUApple M3 Max (16c CPU)
RAM48 GB
VRAM48 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.6 lbs
Battery (claimed)18 hrs
Battery (realistic)~9.9 hrs
Price (USD)$3,199

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierA · 74/100
GPU score67/100
CPU score91/100
AI / LLM capability~54B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally
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