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Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,450
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,400
  • PassMark benchmark result: 32742
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.51 GHz

Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

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%

7.0

Performance

18.0%

8.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.4

Platform

1.0%

7.7

Integrated Graphics

Very 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

  • 8.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    9.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    10

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.9

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU, 16-core GPU) is a high-performance system-on-a-chip built on an advanced second-generation 3nm process, featuring 28 billion transistors and a 12-core CPU split into 8 performance and 4 efficiency cores. It excels with a massive 273GB/s memory bandwidth, support for up to 64GB of unified memory, and an integrated 16-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading that outperforms the older 18-core M3 Pro. Key advantages include Thunderbolt 5 support for 120Gb/s data transfer, a 16-core Neural Engine optimized for Apple Intelligence, and industry-leading power efficiency with up to 24 hours of battery life. However, this specific model is the binned entry-tier version of the M4 Pro, offering fewer CPU and GPU cores than the 14-core/20-core variant, and it lacks the higher memory capacity and extreme bandwidth found in the M4 Max series.

Technical Specifications of processor Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.3
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a technical score of 7.31 points, which is higher than that of 89.8% 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

2.9

Price

6.0
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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.
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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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+

12
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% 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+

12
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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

4.51 GHz
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu reaches a boost clock of 4.51 GHz which is higher than that of 61.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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

8 x 4.5 GHz & 4 x 2.6 GHz
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a base clock of 8x4.5 GHz & 4x2.6 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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

36 MB
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has an L2 cache of 36 MB which is larger than that of 98.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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

3,328 KB
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has an L1 cache of 3328 KB which is larger than that of 98.7% 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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

8,533 MHz
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu supports memory speeds up to 8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to 0.9% 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-8533 MHz
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.2% of processors and equal to 0.8% 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

64 GB
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 16-core GPU
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu uses the Apple 16-core GPU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 99.3% of processors.
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

16
Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has 16 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 56.5% of processors and equal to 6.2% 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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

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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

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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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu vs the average processor

  • 2.62x higher single-core score
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,853 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,853 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.3,853 vs 1,471
  • 4.24x higher multi-core score
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,300 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,300 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.20,300 vs 4,793
  • 83.7% better single-core performance
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,561 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,561 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,561 vs 2,483
  • 14.4x larger L2 cache
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    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

    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.36 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 3.11x higher PassMark score
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (32,742 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (32,742 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.32,742 vs 10,532.5
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU 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+

    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.12 vs 6
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.8533 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 82.3% better multi-core performance
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,074 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,074 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.5,074 vs 2,783
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a newer release date than the average processor (2,024 vs 2,020).
  • Supports HMP
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 2.62x higher single-core score
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,853 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4.24x higher multi-core score
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,300 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 83.7% better single-core performance
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,561 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 3.11x higher PassMark score
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (32,742 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 82.3% better multi-core performance
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,074 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 4.9% higher boost clock
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 6 wider front-end design
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher front-end width than the average processor (10 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 14.4x larger L2 cache
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 8.67x larger L1 cache
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (3,328 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 5.66x more transistors
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has more transistors than the average processor (28 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 5.96x higher memory bandwidth
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (273 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 37.5% lower boost power
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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)).
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • No multithreading support
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • No configurable TDP
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5.8x more expensive
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£1,450 vs £250).
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£1,450 vs £250).£1,450 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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)
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 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
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has worse value for money than the average processor (5.98 vs 6.367).
    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.
    Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu has worse value for money than the average processor (5.98 vs 6.367).5.98 vs 6.37
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What customers like about Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu?

  • Excellent thermal management with the 12-core configuration running cooler and quieter than the 14-core variant
  • Significant performance leap over the M1 Pro and M2 Pro, particularly in multi-core tasks
  • Exceptional power efficiency providing all-day battery life even under heavy professional workloads
  • Balanced performance-to-value ratio, often cited as the 'sweet spot' for most professional users
  • Improved base memory, now starting at 24GB for M4 Pro models compared to 18GB in previous generations
  • Supports high-end features like Thunderbolt 5 for faster data transfer and improved external display support

What customers dislike about Apple M4 Pro 12 Core Cpu 16 Core Gpu?

  • Incremental single-core gains over the M3 series may not justify an upgrade for users already on M3 hardware
  • GPU performance, while strong, still trails significantly behind the M4 Max and high-end dedicated mobile GPUs
  • Non-upgradeable unified memory and storage remain a major long-term limitation for professionals
  • High total cost of ownership when configuring with necessary professional amounts of storage and RAM
  • Lack of Wi-Fi 7 support in the current generation despite its high-end positioning

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uk.pcmag.com
06/04/2025
Apple's M4 Silicon Tested and Compared—in All the New Macs

PCMag's testing of the Apple M4 chip family reveals significant performance leaps, with base models rivaling last year’s M3 Pro and offering exceptional efficiency, including over 28 hours of battery life in MacBook Pro tests. The M4 lineup introduces a dedicated display engine for improved multi-monitor support and a faster 16-core Neural Engine designed for enhanced AI workloads....Read more

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arstechnica.com
07/11/2024
Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple's best Mac minis ever

The 2024 Mac mini, powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, is hailed as the most significant, compact redesign in the product's history, featuring a 5-by-5-inch footprint and a base model that finally starts with 16GB of RAM. Performance is a major highlight, with the M4 chip delivering 40–60% faster single-core speeds than the M1, while the M4 Pro introduces Thunderbolt 5 support and both...Read more

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galaxus.at
14/11/2024
M4 MacBook Pro Review: High Flyer

The Galaxus review calls the M4 MacBook Pro the most significant price-performance leap since the M1, highlighting the M4 Pro chip's 50% faster multi-core performance and improved energy efficiency. Key advantages include increased base RAM (24GB for Pro, 48GB for Max), a new optional nano-texture display for glare reduction, and industry-leading battery life, with the M4 Pro...Read more

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frandroid.com
26/03/2026
Apple MacBook Pro M4 (2024) Review: Our Full Verdict

The MacBook Pro M4 Pro is described as a professional powerhouse featuring 16GB of base RAM and superior performance for demanding creative tasks, housed in a familiar, high-quality aluminum chassis. Key improvements include a brighter 1,000-nit Liquid Retina XDR display with an optional nano-texture coating, alongside a 12MP Center Stage camera. While the machine offers excellent...Read more

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galaxus.fr
14/11/2024
M4 MacBook Pro Review: High Potential", "Testing the M4 MacBook Pro: A High-Potential Powerhouse

The Galaxus review of the M4 MacBook Pro highlights a major price-performance leap, with the M4 Pro chip noted for offering nearly 50% better performance than its predecessor. Key improvements include a doubled base RAM (16GB for M4, 24GB for M4 Pro) and, for Pro/Max models, support for Thunderbolt 5 and a 12MP Center Stage camera. While performance and efficiency are praised, with...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
07/11/2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) Review: Another Masterclass

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 is hailed by Les Numériques as a "masterclass," featuring a long-overdue upgrade to 16GB of base RAM and a new optional nano-texture display for enhanced glare reduction. Performance is a standout, with the 10-core M4 chip delivering a 17-18% boost in creative tasks like Blender over the M3, alongside impressive gaming capability. Furthermore, the device...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
11/11/2024
Apple M4 Pro Review: Extremely powerful, but efficiency is down

The Apple M4 Pro chip, built on a 3nm process, delivers significant performance gains over the M3 Pro, with single-core performance ranking among the fastest in mobile CPUs. The 20-core GPU supports advanced ray tracing, and the system offers upgraded capabilities like Thunderbolt 5 and expanded external display support. However, this power comes with a roughly 60% increase in power...Read more

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macg.co
25/12/2024
Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro review: small and cute, but powerful and efficient

The 2024 Mac mini features a significantly redesigned, compact 5-by-5 inch chassis with convenient front-facing USB-C ports, though it relocates the power button to the bottom and eliminates USB-A ports. Performance is a major highlight, with the M4 Pro chip providing workstation-level power that rivals older M2 Ultra models and introduces Thunderbolt 5 support. Starting at $599,...Read more

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leclaireur.fnac.com
09/11/2024
Lab Test: MacBook Pro M4 Pro 12-Core 24GB

The MacBook Pro M4 Pro (12-core/24GB) is recognized as a versatile powerhouse with "extraordinary" performance and industry-leading battery life, often exceeding 20 hours. It features a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion and an optional anti-glare nano-texture, while the base 24GB unified memory provides a significant boost for professional workflows. Key...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
17/12/2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) Review: A Pro Machine

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) features exceptional performance with a 12-core CPU maintaining high, sustained clock speeds (3.92 GHz) and 24GB of base RAM. Key advantages include the introduction of Thunderbolt 5 for 120 Gbps data transfer, a 16+ hour battery life, and a superior Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display with optional anti-glare nano-texture, supported by premium...Read more

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dday.it
29/10/2024
The new Mac Mini is a masterpiece: M4 Pro and Thunderbolt 5 in 12 cm

The new Apple Mac mini (M4/M4 Pro) features a significant redesign, shrinking to a 12.7×12.7 cm footprint with improved port layout, including front-facing USB-C ports. The base model now starts with 16GB of unified memory, offering exceptional value, while the M4 Pro variant introduces Thunderbolt 5 for high-speed professional workflows. Despite impressive performance and quiet...Read more

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01net.it
29/01/2025
Mac mini M4 review: everything you need to know about Apple’s sub-$1,000 desktop

The Apple Mac mini (M4), tested by 01net, is hailed as a highly advantageous, compact, and carbon-neutral desktop offering significant performance improvements over the M2 model. Redesigned to be roughly 5x5 inches, it introduces front-facing ports (USB-C and a 3.5mm jack) for improved usability, while the base model, now starting with 16GB of unified memory, provides exceptional...Read more

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macitynet.it
18/05/2025
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro Review: The Best Mac Gets Even Better

The MacBook Pro 16-inch with M4 Pro chip is a refined powerhouse, featuring significant performance leaps, Thunderbolt 5, and a brighter 1,000-nit Liquid Retina XDR display. It stands out as an ideal machine for creative professionals, offering industry-leading battery life that can exceed 24 hours in real-world usage, alongside advanced 12MP Center Stage camera functionality. While...Read more

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saggiamente.com
30/11/2024
Apple Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro Review: Smaller, More Powerful, the Best

The Apple Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro (2024) feature a radical redesign, measuring just 12.7 x 12.7 cm with added front-facing ports (USB-C and headphone jack) and a new 16GB RAM base configuration. Performance is exceptional, with the M4 Pro rivaling older "Ultra" chips in CPU tasks and supporting Thunderbolt 5 for high-end workflows. Despite the power, the M4 Pro can exhibit thermal...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
22/11/2024
MacBook Pro 16'' M4 Pro Review: Peak Power and Efficiency

The MacBook Pro 16 with the Apple M4 Pro chip offers immense professional power, featuring a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with an optional anti-glare nano-texture, and enhanced connectivity through Thunderbolt 5 ports. Performance benchmarks reveal the M4 Pro chip rivals previous top-tier M3 Max models in multi-core tasks, with battery life lasting over 24 hours. While the...Read more

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