In this video, we compare the performance of the all-new Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max, MacBook Pro M1 Max, and Mac Studio M2 Max using DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro. We will be testing a variety of tasks, including importing footage, rendering, and exporting.
Here are some of the key specifications of each machine:
MacBook Pro M3 max:
16-core CPU (12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
40-core GPU
128GB of unified memory
8TB SSD
MacBook Pro M1 max:
10-core CPU (8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores)
32-core GPU
64GB of unified memory
2TB SSD
Mac Studio M2 Max:
32-core CPU (24 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores)
64-core GPU
64GB of unified memory
2TB SSD
Is the MacBook Pro M3 the fastest machine for rendering and exporting 4K and 8K footage? Check out the video to find out.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro
00:49 Specs on All Three machines
02:30 MacBook Pro M3 Max Space Black Design
02:58 Is It a Fingerprint Magnet?
03:50 Display Comparison to the MacBook Pro M1 Max
04:20 Ports
05:00 What Footage I'm Using For The Test
06:30 Resolve Test
08:52 Final Cut Pro Test
09:26 Update from Blackmagic
12:49 MacBook Pro M3 Max SSD Speed Test
13:00 Final Thoughts
Camera: Nikon Z8, Nikkor 35mm f1.4
Sennheiser AVX with Zoom F6
MacStudio M2 MAX
Mac Studio Display
Lights: Aputure 300X Amaran T2c, Amaran F21c, Amaran COB 60X, Amaran P60c
Display Cabinet: Terravault
Chair and Desk: SecretLab
