Apple M4 10 Cores

Apple M4 10 Cores
The Apple M4 processor is a powerful and efficient CPU designed for laptop use. Built on the 3nm technology, this processor boasts a total of 10 cores and 10 threads, offering a high level of multi-tasking capabilities. The performance-core base frequency of 4.05 GHz ensures smooth and fast operations, while the low TDP of 20W makes it energy efficient. One of the key highlights of the Apple M4 processor is its integrated graphics model, which enhances the overall graphic performance of the laptop. This is particularly beneficial for those who use their laptops for graphic-intensive tasks such as video editing and gaming. In terms of benchmark performance, the Apple M4 processor stands out with a Geekbench 6 single-core score of 3888 and a multi-core score of 14843, showcasing its impressive processing power. Overall, the Apple M4 processor is a stellar choice for those in need of a high-performance laptop CPU. Its combination of power, efficiency, and integrated graphics make it a compelling option for a wide range of users, from professionals to casual gamers.

Basic

Label Name
Apple
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
May 2024
CPU Architecture
Apple custom ARM architecture
CPU Name
Apple M4
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Apple M4 10-Core
Foundry
TSMC
Generation
M4

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
10
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
10
Performance-cores
4
Efficient-cores
6
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.46 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum E-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
2.89 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
4.46 GHz
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Second-generation 3 nm
Transistor Count
28 billion

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
LPDDR5X unified memory
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Max Memory Bandwidth
?
Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
120 GB/s
Maximum Memory Speed
7500 MT/s

GPU Specifications

External Display Standard
Thunderbolt / DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C; HDMI
GPU Name
Apple M4 10-core GPU
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Supported
Max External Display Resolution
Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz
Video Decode
H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1; hardware-accelerated; frame rate not disclosed
Video Encode
H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW; hardware-accelerated; frame rate not disclosed
Graphics Core Count
10
Max Resolution
Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz
GPU APIs
Metal
Media Engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW; AV1 decode
Video Decode Engines
1
Video Encode Engines
1
ProRes Encode/Decode Engines
1

AI Specifications

AI Engine
Apple Neural Engine with next-generation ML accelerators
Neural Engine Core Count
16
NPU Name
16-core Neural Engine
NPU Performance
38 TOPS

Connectivity

Bluetooth Support
Supported
Bluetooth Version
5.3
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Interfaces and Ports

Thunderbolt Support
Thunderbolt 4
USB Version
USB 4 up to 40Gb/s
USB4 Support
USB4

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23
Single Core Score
2202
Cinebench R23
Multi Core Score
13338
Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
3747
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
14978
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
2704
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
12944
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
4506
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
23646
Cinebench 2024
Single Core Score
174
Cinebench 2024
Multi Core Score
921
Cinebench 2024 GPU
Score
4023
Blender
Score
397

Compared to Other CPU

Cinebench R23 Single Core
2634 +19.6%
1801 -18.2%
1674 -24%
1373 -37.6%
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
23511 +76.3%
16173 +21.3%
13338
10755 -19.4%
5615 -57.9%
Geekbench 6 Single Core
4295 +14.6%
2908 -22.4%
2782 -25.8%
2683 -28.4%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
17795 +18.8%
14978
14159 -5.5%
13362 -10.8%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
2974 +10%
1874 -30.7%
1785 -34%
1704 -37%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
15953 +23.2%
14374 +11%
12944
11909 -8%
10924 -15.6%
Passmark CPU Single Core
4631 +2.8%
4309 -4.4%
4209 -6.6%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
25875 +9.4%
24864 +5.2%
23646
22896 -3.2%
22102 -6.5%
Cinebench 2024 Single Core
177 +1.7%
Cinebench 2024 Multi Core
1030 +11.8%
807 -12.4%
Cinebench 2024 GPU
5415 +34.6%
4514 +12.2%
3574 -11.2%
M3
3340 -17%
Blender
1154 +190.7%
199 -49.9%
151 -62%
71 -82.1%