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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max / 96GB
Apple M3 Max (40c GPU) · Apple M3 Max · 96GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$4,699
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max / 96GB is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M3 Max and Apple M3 Max (40c GPU), paired with 96GB 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, 96 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~70b+ llms locally.
At $4,699, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 70/100 (tier A-).
Specifications
BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M3 Max (40c GPU)
CPUApple M3 Max
RAM96 GB
VRAM96 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.6 lbs
Battery (claimed)18 hrs
Battery (realistic)~9.9 hrs
Price (USD)$4,699
Laptop Index scores
Overall tierA- · 70/100
GPU score67/100
CPU score91/100
AI / LLM capability~114B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~70B+ LLMs locally