2022 MacBook Pro M2 Max: Maven Build Java App

2023-02-16 updated 2023-05-01 • SEND FEEDBACK •
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MPG tested the Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M2 Max Chip Z1740017Z, maxed-out excepting 4TB SSD.

2022 MacBook Pro M2 Max

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This test builds a Java app, compiling over 600 Java source files into several jar files. It is not a long-running task, but when invoking it 100 times in a day during development, it sure is nice to have the build process take 3-4 seconds instead of 6-7 seconds.

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Results

The 2022 MacBook Pro M2 Max trounces the Intel Macs, as does the M1 Max.

The M1 Max takes 25% longer than the M2 Max.

2022 MacBook Pro M2 Max vs 2019 iMac 5K, 2019 Mac Pro: Maven build Java app

2022 MacBook Pro M2 Max