AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Apple M4

Introduced in early 2024, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G targets mainstream desktop users who want a strong integrated graphics solution.

Manufactured using the 4 nm process, it is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads. It offers good multi-core performance and convincing single-core performance, although the latter is surpassed by the Apple M4.

The integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics provide solid gaming performance for the x86 platform. With a maximum memory bandwidth of 83 GB/s and support for PCIe 4.0, it is well-connected. The processor is designed for typical desktop TDP ranges and delivers an attractive price-performance ratio for a system without a dedicated graphics card.

The Apple M4, introduced mid-2024, is a proprietary chip for the Apple ecosystem, primarily found in high-performance mobile devices. It is manufactured using the advanced 3 nm process and features a 10-core CPU with a mix of performance and efficiency cores. Its single-core performance is significantly higher than that of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, while its multi-core performance is slightly lower.

The integrated Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics unit is powerful, but gaming compatibility depends on ARM optimization. With a high memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s and a 20 MB Level 2 cache, it is very powerful. The M4 is characterized by its excellent energy efficiency, which leads to low heat generation.