Apple A17 Pro vs Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)

The Apple A17 Pro was designed for mobile devices and targets an audience that prioritizes mobility.

It is manufactured using the 3-nanometer process under the codename Ibiza. This processor features six cores and an integrated Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) graphics unit. The Level 2 cache is 20 MB, supplemented by 24 MB of Level 3 cache. The maximum memory bandwidth is specified at 51 GB/s.

In benchmarks, the Apple A17 Pro delivers good single-core performance but shows significant gaps in multi-core applications compared to larger processors. For games on mobile platforms, the graphical capacity is sufficient but remains behind desktop solutions. The thermal design power is kept very low, which enables operation without active fans.

Since the chip is part of closed systems, the price is based on the hardware of the end device. It is ideal for users who need high computing power in a smartphone. The Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) is intended for use in high-performance computers.

It is based on the M4 architecture and produced using the 3-nanometer process. With 12 cores and a 36 MB Level 2 cache, it is designed for data-intensive processes. The memory bandwidth is 273 GB/s and PCIe 5.0 is supported. In comparison, the Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) offers more than ten percent higher single-core performance and a massively increased multi-core performance compared to the Apple A17 Pro.

This superiority is particularly evident in video editing and gaming, as the Apple M4 Pro (16 Core) graphics unit provides significantly more resources. Power consumption is higher, which is why these processors are mostly installed in actively cooled housings. For professional workflows, this chip represents a stable basis.

It is primarily suitable for high-level stationary work.