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Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,000
  • PassMark benchmark result: 23685
  • N. of physical cores: 10
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.5

Performance

18.0%

8.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.2

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    10

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    4.3

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.3

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    3.4

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,120

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Verdict

The Apple M4 variant featuring a 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU is a high-performance system-on-a-chip (SoC) built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Its CPU architecture consists of 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, delivering exceptional single-threaded speeds and efficient multitasking, supported by 120GB/s of memory bandwidth and a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 38 TOPS for AI workloads. Main pros include its best-in-class power efficiency, hardware-accelerated ray tracing for improved graphics rendering, and a display engine that supports up to two external monitors. However, main cons include the 8-core GPU being a binned version of the full 10-core design, resulting in approximately 20% lower graphics performance, and the fact that this specific configuration is often paired with smaller base storage options that cannot be upgraded later.

Technical Specifications of processor Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

6.9
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a technical score of 6.86 points, which is higher than that of 82.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

4.6

Price

6.2
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Apple
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
laptop
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

ARM64
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu uses the ARM64 architecture, which is less advanced than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

10
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has 10 CPU cores, which is more than 77.1% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

10
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu offers 10 CPU threads, which is more than 54.5% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.4 GHz
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 4.41 GHz & 6 x 2.85 GHz
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a base clock of 4x4.41 GHz & 6x2.85 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

3 nm
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu uses a 3 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 96% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 3 nm
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu is built on the TSMC 3 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

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L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

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L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

768 KB
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has an L1 cache of 768 KB which is larger than that of 78.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

LPDDR5X
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports DDR LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

7,500 MHz
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports memory speeds up to 7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-7500 MHz
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Apple M4 10-core GPU
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

22 W
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a TDP of 22 W which is lower than that of 75.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

22 W
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a base power of 22 W which is lower than that of 75.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

40 W
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a boost power of 40 W which is lower than that of 72.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu vs the average processor

  • 2.51x higher single-core score
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,697 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,697 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.3,697 vs 1,471
  • 81.8% better single-core performance
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,514 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,514 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,514 vs 2,483
  • 3.08x higher multi-core score
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,749 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,749 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.14,749 vs 4,793
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.3 nm vs 12 nm
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.7500 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 2.62x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (120 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
    When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >75 GB/s

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (120 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.120 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 2.25x higher PassMark score
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,685 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,685 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.23,685 vs 10,532.5
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a newer release date than the average processor (2,024 vs 2,020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 2.51x higher single-core score
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,697 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 81.8% better single-core performance
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,514 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 3.08x higher multi-core score
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,749 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 2.25x higher PassMark score
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,685 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 more CPU cores
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (10 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 6 wider front-end design
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher front-end width than the average processor (10 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 2 more CPU threads
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has more CPU threads than the average processor (10 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 5.66x more transistors
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has more transistors than the average processor (28 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (768 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 2.62x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (120 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 51.1% lower base power
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a lower base power draw than the average processor (22 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.5% lower boost power
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (40 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 51.1% lower TDP
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a lower TDP than the average processor (22 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 84% slower Blender rendering
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (53 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 84% slower Blender rendering
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (53 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (53 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.53 vs 331.88
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).NEON, AES, SHA2, SHA3, FP16, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 4.48x more expensive
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£1,120 vs £250).
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£1,120 vs £250).£1,120 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.1 vs 2
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What customers like about Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu?

  • Class-leading battery life, reaching up to 24 hours of video streaming in some models
  • Exceptional single-core performance, outperforming many high-end desktop CPUs
  • Highly efficient power management with minimal drain during standby
  • Significant 13-14% improvement in ray-tracing performance over the M3 predecessor
  • Silent, fanless operation in Air models while maintaining high responsiveness for daily tasks
  • Native support for up to two external displays with the laptop lid open
  • Substantial upgrade for users moving from Intel-based or original M1 Macs

What customers dislike about Apple M4 10 Core Cpu 8 Core Gpu?

  • Performance can be subject to thermal throttling during sustained heavy workloads due to fanless designs
  • Base GPU (8-core) performance shows only marginal improvements over M3 in non-ray-tracing tasks
  • Limited scalability, as the M4 variant is not upgrade-friendly regarding internal RAM or storage
  • CPU stratification in some devices, where 10-core CPUs are sometimes reserved for higher storage tiers
  • Significant drop in performance observed when using the device in low-power mode
  • Incremental year-over-year gains may not justify an upgrade for current M2 or M3 users

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markellisreviews.com
01/05/2025
M4 MacBook Air Review: Almost Perfect

Mark Ellis deems the M4 MacBook Air (15-inch) "almost perfect" and the best laptop for most users, largely due to the base 16GB RAM configuration. Key improvements include support for two external displays, a new 12MP Center Stage webcam, and the fast, efficient M4 chip, which maintains 18-hour battery life and a fanless design. While the design is thin and durable, the 15-inch...Read more

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cnet.com
11/03/2025
M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To Laptop

The 2025 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is praised by CNET as a top-tier laptop, offering significant performance gains over older models and now supporting two external displays via Thunderbolt 4. Key pros include a sleek, fanless design with a new "Sky Blue" option, an upgraded 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, and a lower $999 starting price, paired with exceptional all-day battery life....Read more

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rtings.com
02/04/2025
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) Laptop Review

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) is a highly portable, fanless laptop featuring a sturdy build, excellent all-day battery life, and a 12MP Center Stage webcam. While offering strong everyday performance, it is limited by only two USB-C ports and non-upgradable soldered RAM and storage. The 60Hz Liquid Retina display provides good color accuracy but suffers from slow response...Read more

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arstechnica.com
11/03/2025
Apple M4 MacBook Air review: I have no notes

The March 2025 Ars Technica review labels the M4 MacBook Air the ultimate "default laptop," highlighting refined performance, a 16GB RAM standard, and the new 12MP Center Stage camera as major pros. The device features a fanless, silent design, support for two external displays, and exceptional battery life, while maintaining the same premium, thin-and-light chassis. Despite these...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/03/2025
MacBook Air (13-inch, 2025) Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The 2025 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip (10-core CPU/8-core GPU) delivers top-tier single-core performance, boasting an average Geekbench 6 score of 3,698 and 14,749 in multi-core tests. The 8-core GPU variant yields a Metal score of roughly 48,313, which is 15% lower than the 10-core GPU version, but still highly efficient for creative tasks and light editing. Key advantages...Read more

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capital.fr
11/03/2025
Apple MacBook Air M4 13 and 15 Review: Still the Kings of Ultrabooks

According to a Capital.fr review, the MacBook Air M4 (13 and 15-inch) cements its status as a top ultraportable with a 4.3/5 score, driven by 20-22% higher CPU performance and the inclusion of 16GB RAM as standard. The fanless design maintains silent operation, while the upgraded 12MP Center Stage webcam boosts video conferencing utility. Pros include excellent performance-per-watt,...Read more

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cpu-monkey.com
03/03/2026
Apple M4 (8-CPU) vs Apple M4 (10-CPU) - Benchmarks and comparison. Would you like to compare the graphics performance of this 8-core GPU with the 10-c...

The Apple M4 (10-CPU) and 8-CPU variants both leverage a 3 nm process and a 20 MB L2 cache, offering identical, high-speed single-core performance. The 10-core model (typically 4P/6E) provides roughly 10-12% higher multi-core performance and superior graphics via a 10-core GPU compared to the 8-core (4P/4E) variant. The 10-core variant is designed for sustained, professional-level...Read more

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galaxus.it
11/03/2025
MacBook Air M4 Review: The Perfect Laptop for the Masses

The MacBook Air M4 is lauded as an ideal, high-value laptop for most users, featuring a 20% faster processor and the inclusion of 16GB of unified memory as standard. This base configuration significantly boosts performance for multitasking, AI tasks, and creative work while maintaining a silent, fanless design. Improved functionality includes a new 12-megapixel Center Stage camera...Read more

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saggiamente.com
02/05/2025
MacBook Air M4 Review: Comprehensive Analysis of a Predestined Bestseller

The SaggiaMente review highlights that the MacBook Air M4 merges a thin, fanless chassis with improved AI performance from the M4 chip, boasting a 12MP Center Stage camera and 15-18 hour battery life. It highlights the jump to 16GB of base RAM as a crucial upgrade, maintaining its status as a top-tier portable, though it retains only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and lacks an SD card...Read more

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icreatemagazine.nl
31/03/2025
MacBook Air M4: a bit more for a bit less

The iCreate Magazine review characterizes the Apple MacBook Air M4 as a value-driven "spec bump" featuring a familiar design, new Sky Blue color, and a lower $999 starting price that now includes 16GB of base RAM. Internal upgrades include the M4 chip, providing a 20-22% speed boost with a superior Neural Engine, alongside Thunderbolt 4 support for dual external displays and a 12MP...Read more

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iculture.nl
11/03/2025
MacBook Air M4 (2025) Review: On Cloud Nine", "MacBook Air M4 (2025) Review: In Seventh Heaven

The iCulture.nl review highlights the 2025 MacBook Air M4 as a refined, high-value update, featuring 16GB of base RAM, a lower starting price, and significant performance boosts over previous models. Key upgrades include a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and support for two external 6K displays, while maintaining the signature fanless design. Despite stellar performance, the device...Read more

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tweakers.net
11/03/2025
Apple MacBook Air M4: A Better Deal for the Entry-Level MacBook

The Apple MacBook Air M4 offers significant value by doubling base RAM to 16GB, paired with a 34% CPU performance boost over the M3, making it a compelling, yet iterative, update. Key advantages include a silent fanless design, a new 12MP Center Stage webcam, and support for two external displays with the lid open. However, the review highlights that the fanless design leads to...Read more

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