Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
Portable AI workstation. Offers desktop-class unified memory for running multi-agent workflows and local coding assistants on the go.
The Blackwell prosumer sweet spot. GDDR7 bandwidth delivers exceptional tokens-per-second for 30B+ parameter models in a single-GPU configuration.
| Metric | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 48GB | 16GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 410 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 110 | 1801 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 80W | 360W |
| Est. Price | $3,499.99 | $1,349.99 |