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.
NVIDIA's Blackwell flagship featuring 32GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory. Designed for massive LLM training and high-precision FP8 inference at scale.
| Metric | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 48GB | 32GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 410 GB/s | 1792 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 110 | 3352 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 80W | 575W |
| Est. Price | $3,499.99 | $2,049.99 |