M1 Max vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

M1 Max

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+500% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with M1 Max GPU, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,051 vs 22,146).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 48 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while M1 Max can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

M1 Max

2021

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+500% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with M1 Max GPU, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,051 vs 22,146).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 48 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while M1 Max can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is M1 Max better than Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is ahead with a 2.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, M1 Max pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. M1 Max also has the bigger cache pool with 500% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M1 Max is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 10 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 500% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

M1 Max still looks like the safer overall buy. M1 Max is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M1 Max Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M1 Max	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	183 FPS	244 FPS
medium	146 FPS	228 FPS
high	117 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	212 FPS
medium	118 FPS	180 FPS
high	91 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	146 FPS
medium	59 FPS	124 FPS
high	46 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	84 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M1 Max	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	236 FPS	241 FPS
medium	211 FPS	206 FPS
high	172 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	216 FPS
medium	182 FPS	190 FPS
high	153 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	122 FPS	162 FPS
medium	113 FPS	148 FPS
high	99 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	119 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M1 Max	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	554 FPS	551 FPS
medium	554 FPS	551 FPS
high	554 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	554 FPS	551 FPS
medium	473 FPS	551 FPS
high	415 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	410 FPS
4K
low	417 FPS	493 FPS
medium	323 FPS	408 FPS
high	274 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M1 Max	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	554 FPS	551 FPS
medium	554 FPS	551 FPS
high	554 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	554 FPS	551 FPS
1440p
low	554 FPS	551 FPS
medium	554 FPS	551 FPS
high	532 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	526 FPS
4K
low	509 FPS	543 FPS
medium	451 FPS	496 FPS
high	394 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	388 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Max and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

M1 Max

The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,051 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M1 Max packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M1 Max has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 — a 43.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (base: 2.06 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is built on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Max scores 22,146 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's 22,051 — a 0.4% lead for the M1 Max. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M1 Max vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Feature	M1 Max	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+25%	8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz	5 GHz+55%
Base Clock	2.06 GHz+3%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB
L2 Cache	28 MB+2700%	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	—	Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)
PassMark	22,146	22,051

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Max	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
Socket	none	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	8	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: ARM-V (M1 Max) / not specified (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360). The M1 Max includes integrated graphics (M1 Max GPU), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation.