Apple silicon GPU rankings by chip bin
GPU leader on this list: M3 Ultra 80-core at 844 — a different champion than the CPU ranking. Below are 29 desktop chip bins sorted by MacDiff GPU index, so you can see whether a notebook Max bin is in the same class as a Studio Ultra.
Each bar spans the row; length is relative to the top score on this list. The scale is MacDiff’s own: entry-level M1 Air = 100, not a raw benchmark point.
Why GPU leader ≠ CPU leader
Desktop Ultra bins pack far more GPU cores than even top notebook Max parts. Always check both /cpu and /gpu before buying for a GPU-heavy workflow.
Each score is relative to the M1 Air baseline on MacDiff’s scale — not a frame-rate guarantee and not Geekbench Metal. Filter notebook vs desktop when you only care about one chassis class.
Chip families
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A18 Pro · M1 · M1 Max · M1 Pro · M1 Ultra · M2 · M2 Max · M2 Pro · M2 Ultra · M3 · M3 Max · M3 Pro · M3 Ultra · M4 · M4 Max · M4 Pro · M5 · M5 Max · M5 Pro · M6
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FAQ
Is this Geekbench?
No. These are MacDiff GPU indices (M1 Air = 100). Methodology: /legal/disclaimer.
Is this Geekbench Metal?
No — MacDiff GPU index only. See /legal/disclaimer.
Why isn’t M5 Max #1 on GPU?
Its top bin scores 776 (40 GPU cores). M3 Ultra’s 80-core bin scores 844 on this scale. M5 Ultra is not yet tested.