MacBook Pro 2026 With M5 Max Outpaces M4 Max on Geekbench

Benchmark Snapshot

Apple refreshes its MacBook Pro lineup with the M5 Max, crowning the 16-inch model as the new flagship. The MacBook Pro (2026) with the M5 Max chip is now the top-end option and has begun pre-orders in India via Apple’s online store in Silver and Space Grey after its March 3 global launch.

9to5Mac identifies the listing as Mac17,7, which corresponds to the newly launched 16-inch MacBook Pro (2026) powered by the M5 Max. There is an 18-core CPU (6 Super Cores, 12 Performance Cores), a 40-core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine inside this device. The listing from Geekbench shows the MacBook PRO is running macOS version 26.3.1 and has 128GB of RAM installed.

The M5 Max chip in the 2026 16" MacBook PRO achieved a single-core score of 4,268 and a multi-core score of 29,233 on Geekbench. This is an increase over the previous model, which was equipped with an M4 Max and scored 3,915/25,702 for single-/multi-core performance. In practical terms, the new model outpaces its predecessor by 353 points in single-core and 3,531 points in multi-core testing on the platform, according to benchmarks cited by the report.

Apple launched the MacBook Pro lineup in India and other global markets on March 3, with the top-tier 16-inch model starting at Rs 4,29,900. Pre-orders are available in India, with color options including Silver and Space Grey.

The M5 Max variant is described as featuring an 18-core CPU, six Super Cores and 12 performance cores, a 40-core GPU, neural accelerators, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a 16-core neural engine. It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Apple’s N1 networking chip for connectivity. The notebook reportedly ships with a 100 Wh battery and supports 140 W wired fast charging.

Launch Details and Availability

The March 3 rollout places the M5 Max-equipped MacBook Pro (2026) as the flagship in Apple’s updated lineup. Availability for pre-order in India signifies a broadening of the device’s regional reach beyond the United States and Europe, as noted in the immediate post-launch coverage. The base price is listed at Rs 4,29,900, with at least two colorways confirmed for the market.

The device is listed for pre-order in India on Apple’s online store, and reports indicate the product is being positioned as a premium option in the MacBook Pro family. The combination of an 18-core CPU, a 40-core GPU, and a 100 Wh battery forms the core of the device’s announced specifications, while benchmarking data suggests substantial performance gains over the prior generation.

Key Specifications

• CPU: 18-core (six Super Cores + 12 performance cores); peak 4.60 GHz
• GPU: 40-core
• Neural engine: 16-core; neural accelerators; hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• RAM: 128 GB
• Operating system: macOS 26.3.1
• Display: 16-inch MacBook Pro (2026)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Apple N1 networking chip
• Battery and charging: 100 Wh; 140 W wired fast charging

The benchmarking narrative appears to be driven by listings and tests compiled by third-party sites, with 9to5Mac providing the latest reference to the Mac17,7 model name and the M5 Max configuration. Apple has not issued further official statements within the transcript, and the reported pre-order availability reflects the current retail posture in India following the launch.