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An M6 Pro Listing On Geekbench 7 Is Getting A Lot Of Hype For Having Higher Scores Than The 18-Core M5 Max, But Don’t Believe That These Are Legit Results

Unusual benchmark scores for the M6 Pro are being questioned.

By · Published September 21, 2026  13:31 UTC · Updated September 21, 2026  13:31 UTC

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Are the M6 Pro's scores legitimate?

Some experts are skeptical about the legitimacy of the M6 Pro's scores due to concerns about the testing environment and the lack of information about the M6 Pro's configuration.

What is the M6 Pro compared to?

The M6 Pro's scores are being compared to those of the 18-core M5 Max.

What is the M5 Max?

The M5 Max is a high-end Mac Studio model with an 18-core processor.

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This story first appeared in 🇩🇪 German coverage — 7.1 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 21, 13:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Sep 21, 06:16 UTC · Macwelt

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  • Primary Driver: Unusual benchmark scores for the M6 Pro are being questioned.
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This is surprising given the M5 Max's higher core count. However, some experts are skeptical about the legitimacy of these results, citing concerns about the testing environment and the lack of information about the M6 Pro's configuration.

The M6 Pro's scores are being compared to those of the M5 Max, which was recently reviewed by The Verge and found to be performing well in benchmark tests. However, the M6 Pro's results are not yet confirmed and more information is needed to determine their validity.

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