Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
Apple Silicon powerhouse. M4 Max unified memory architecture enables seamless CPU+GPU memory sharing — ideal for local LLM inference without discrete GPU complexity.
20-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor. Extra E-cores provide a noticeable bump over 13th gen for background AI tasks and dataset compiling.
| Metric | Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max) | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 36GB | 0GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 410 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 110 | 1.4 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 140W | 125W |
| Est. Price | $1,999.99 | $399.99 |