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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonApple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) or Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) - 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 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) was released in Q4/2024. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. |
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Apple M series (30) | Family | Apple M series (30) |
Apple M4 (7) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
M4 | Architecture | M1 |
Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
12 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) 8x Donan P-Core |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 4x Donan E-Core |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M4 Pro (16 Core) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
256 | Compute units | 256 |
2048 | Shader | 2048 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 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 Pro (16 Core) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
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 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
LPDDR5X-8533 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
273.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) has a TDP of 45 W, that of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 45 W. |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) has a 36.00 MB cache, while the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) cache has a total of 28.00 MB. |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2024 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M4 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.68 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
19,651 CB R23 MC @ 38 W |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,390 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M4 Pro (12-CPU 16-GPU) | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |