Apple M2 Pro Vs. M2 Max: Which Next-Gen Chip Should Power Your Next Machine? – SlashGear

When it comes to GPU-based performance, the M2 Pro performs incredibly well, but the M2 Max simply performs better — as it should, considering how expensive a MacBook Pro equipped with one can get. With up to twice as many GPU cores, up to three times as much RAM, and twice as many video encode engines and ProRes engines than the M2 Pro, the M2 Max will return smoother video editing performance and much faster render times.

That being said, the M2 Pro is no slouch. Though it may not be as fast as the M2 Max, it still returns excellent render times for 4K footage, performing very well on benchmarks such as Cinebench R23. In fact, since Cinebench tests 3D modeling, a CPU-heavy task, the Pro and Max return identical performance. Even if you’re upgrading from an equivalent M1 MacBook, the M2 Pro should give most professional users who are working with video a healthy bump in performance, with the M2 Max delivering an impressive leap in power.

Regarding output, the M2 Pro supports up to two 6K displays or one 8K display, with either option running at 60Hz. Meanwhile, the M2 Max supports up to three 6K displays and one 4K display simultaneously, which could be useful when working on very high-res video. If you need an 8K display running at 60Hz or a 4K display running at 240Hz, the Max can support one — though you will be limited to a total of three external displays.