Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The previous generation's king. 24GB VRAM and high CUDA counts remain the industry standard for consumer AI development.
Portable AI workstation. Offers desktop-class unified memory for running multi-agent workflows and local coding assistants on the go.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 24GB | 48GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1008 GB/s | 410 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 1321 | 110 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 450W | 80W |
| Est. Price | $1,799.00 | $3,499.99 |