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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) vs Apple M4
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Summary
The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU), introduced in late 2021, is a 5nm processor with 8 computing cores and an Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) graphics unit for professional mobile applications.
It offers 102 GB/s memory bandwidth and 24 MB L2 cache. The Apple M4, unveiled in mid-2024, is based on an advanced 3nm process.
It integrates multiple powerful cores and an Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics unit, optimized for AI and efficiency, with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20 MB L2 cache. In benchmarks, the Apple M4 significantly outperforms the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU). Single-core performance is over 50 percent higher, multi-core performance over 25 to 35 percent, thanks to a more modern architecture.
For gaming, the Apple M4 is superior to the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) thanks to its newer graphics unit and higher memory bandwidth. The energy efficiency of the 3nm-manufactured Apple M4 is better than that of the M1 Pro, leading to higher performance with lower consumption.
In terms of price, the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is a more cost-effective option in existing devices. The Apple M4 is more expensive in new high-end devices but offers absolute top-tier performance. In summary: M1 Pro offers solid performance at a good price. M4 delivers top-tier performance, efficiency, and future-proofing, especially for AI workloads.
It offers 102 GB/s memory bandwidth and 24 MB L2 cache. The Apple M4, unveiled in mid-2024, is based on an advanced 3nm process.
It integrates multiple powerful cores and an Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics unit, optimized for AI and efficiency, with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20 MB L2 cache. In benchmarks, the Apple M4 significantly outperforms the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU). Single-core performance is over 50 percent higher, multi-core performance over 25 to 35 percent, thanks to a more modern architecture.
For gaming, the Apple M4 is superior to the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) thanks to its newer graphics unit and higher memory bandwidth. The energy efficiency of the 3nm-manufactured Apple M4 is better than that of the M1 Pro, leading to higher performance with lower consumption.
In terms of price, the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is a more cost-effective option in existing devices. The Apple M4 is more expensive in new high-end devices but offers absolute top-tier performance. In summary: M1 Pro offers solid performance at a good price. M4 delivers top-tier performance, efficiency, and future-proofing, especially for AI workloads.
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
- 5nm manufacturing process
- 8 computing cores
- 102 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth
- Good value for money in existing devices
Apple M4
- 3nm manufacturing process
- Higher single and multi-core performance
- Superior energy efficiency
- Optimized for AI workloads
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
65 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
73 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
72 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
83 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 0.91 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
64 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
78 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 0.91 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
71 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.46 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
100 %
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core)
Apple M4
93 %
Apple M4 (10 Core)
AI performance (NPU)
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
29 %
8C / 8T · 0.60 GHz
Apple M4
100 %
9C / 9T · 0.91 GHz
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
25 entries
25 entries
Blender 3.1 Benchmark
213 entries
213 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries
140 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple M series (38) | Apple M series (38) |
| CPU group | Apple M1 (9) | Apple M4 (7) |
| Architecture | M1 | M4 |
| Technology | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | ||
| Predecessor | Apple M3 | |
| Successor | Apple M5 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 9 / 9 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 6x Firestorm 0.60 - 3.20 GHz |
3x Donan P-Core 0.91 - 4.46 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 2x Icestorm 0.60 - 2.06 GHz |
6x Donan E-Core 0.90 - 2.85 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 24.00 MB | 20.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | ||
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
| GPU frequency | 0.39 - 1.30 GHz | 0.34 - 1.58 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 224 / 1792 | 160 / 1280 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | 24 GB |
| Technology | 5 nm | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q3/2021 | Q2/2024 |
NPU AI performance
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | Apple Neural Engine |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-7500 (120.0 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35 W | 20 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | 15 W | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Wischen
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Apple M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS | macOS, iPadOS |
| Instruction set | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
| Release date | Q3/2021 | Q2/2024 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
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