Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonApple M4 (10-CPU) or Apple A9X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.41 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) was released in Q2/2024. The Apple A9X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.26 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X was released in Q3/2015. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M4 (2) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
4 | Generation | 9 |
M4 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M3 | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
-- | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) while the Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A9X is at 2.26 GHz. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
10 | Cores | 2 |
10 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 4x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.26 GHz 2x Twister |
0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x E-Core |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M4 (10-CPU) or Apple A9X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M4 (10 Core) | GPU | Apple A9X |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
3 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
160 | Compute units | 48 |
1280 | Shader | 384 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Apple M4 (10 Core) | GPU | Apple A9X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M4 (10-CPU) can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 120.0 GB/s. The Apple A9X supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
22.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 22 W, while the Apple A9X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
15 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M4 (10-CPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has 22.00 MB cache. The Apple A9X is manufactured in 16 nm and has a 7.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
3 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2024 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
Apple M4 (10 Core) @ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Apple A9X |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) [1-2 TB] | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |