Apple’s M4 Max GPU Impresses in Blender Benchmarks, Outpacing RTX 4070 and RTX 3080 Ti, but Trails RTX 4090 by 30%

Apple’s M4 Max chip continues to impress in GPU benchmarks, showing its prowess against NVIDIA’s mid-to-high-end offerings. While it doesn’t quite match the power of the RTX 4090, it outperforms the RTX 4070 and RTX 3080 Ti, making a compelling case for Apple’s laptop-focused GPUs.

Blender Benchmark Results:

• M4 Max Performance: Scored 5,208 in Blender Open Data benchmarks (average of 28 tests).

• Comparison:

  • Outperforms NVIDIA's RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 4070.

  • Falls short of the RTX 4080 and trails the RTX 4090 (laptop variant) by nearly 30%.

  • Desktop RTX 4090 leads with a staggering 10,880 score.

The M4 Max’s impressive performance comes with a major advantage: efficiency. Built directly into the Apple Silicon package, it consumes significantly less power than NVIDIA’s standalone GPUs, which require larger enclosures and higher power inputs. For portable workstations, this is a critical edge. The M4 Max GPU is a strong contender for creative professionals, offering competitive performance against standalone GPUs.With its lower power consumption and compact design, it sets a high bar for laptop chips.

What’s Next? Apple’s upcoming M4 Ultra chip, rumored to feature an 80-core GPU, could potentially rival the RTX 4090