Apple M4 vs AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS

The Apple M4 is a processor for Apple's premium mobile devices, optimized for energy efficiency and creative tasks.

It is manufactured using the 3 nm process and utilizes the M4 architecture with powerful and energy-efficient cores. The processor features 20 MB of Level 2 cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s. The Apple M4 stands out with significantly superior single-core performance and generally stronger multi-core performance compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, with the exception of Cinebench 2024 Multi.

Its Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics unit is optimized within the Apple ecosystem, but offers a more limited game library in comparison. It is known for its leading energy efficiency, often used in passively cooled devices, and integrated into premium systems. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS is a mobile processor for powerful, slim laptops, aimed at productivity, content creation, and gaming.

It is based on the Hawk Point (Zen 4) architecture, manufactured using the 4 nm process, typically featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, as well as 8 MB of Level 2 and 16 MB of Level 3 cache. Its integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics unit is more advantageous for gaming and broad Windows compatibility. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS offers a memory bandwidth of 77 GB/s and requires more cooling with a higher TDP range than the Apple M4.

Laptops with this processor often offer an attractive price-performance ratio.