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.
AMD RDNA 4 architecture optimized for price-to-VRAM performance. Strong choice for Linux-based ROCm AI workloads.
| Metric | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max) | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 48GB | 16GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 410 GB/s | 640 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 110 | 389 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 80W | 250W |
| Est. Price | $3,499.99 | $579.99 |