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Apple M4 8-Core

Apple M4 8-Core

The 8-core Apple M4 is an ARM architecture processor (SoC) that sports 8 CPU cores along with an 8-core GPU with hardware RT support and other modern features. A 16-core neural engine, USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4 are onboard, too.

The processor debuted in October 2024; it cuts down on the number of efficient cores but thankfully has the same 4 performance cores that its more powerful M4 brothers (non-Pro, non-Max) have. The P-cores probably run at 4.1 GHz or more; we don't have exact figures as of yet. The E-cores probably run at sub-3 GHz clock speeds.

This is the third member of the M4 (non-Pro, non-Max) family. It joins the 10-core M4 and the 9-core M4 that were unveiled several months before it.

The chip is believed to be based on the ARM v9.4-A microarchitecture to a certain extent. It comes with 16 GB or 24 GB of fast on-package LPDDR5x-7500 RAM; M3 processors had to be content with 6400 MT/s, for reference, while higher end M4 Pro and M4 Max processors get LPDDR5x-8533. It is not yet clear if this new chip is a 10-core M4 with several modules disabled, or if it's actually a new die that has fewer CPU and GPU cores by design.

Its performance is set to be very close to what Intel Lunar Lake processors such as the 256V deliver.

As far as power consumption is concerned, the SoC probably eats about 10 W when under long-term workloads. We'll update this section once we have one of the new Macs in for testing.

SeriesApple M4

Series: M4

Apple M4 Max 16-Core compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz16 / 16 cores
Apple M4 Max 14-Core compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz14 / 14 cores
Apple M4 Pro 14-Core compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz14 / 14 cores
Apple M4 Pro 12-Core compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz12 / 12 cores
Apple M4 10-Core compare2.89 - 4.46 GHz10 / 10 cores
Apple M4 9-Core compare2.9 - 4.4 GHz9 / 9 cores
Apple M4 8-Core « 2.9 - 4 GHz8 / 8 cores
Clock Rate2900 - 4000 MHz
Level 2 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads8 / 8
4 x 4.4 GHz Apple M4 P-Core 2.9 GHz Apple M4 E-Core
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)5 Watt
TDP Turbo PL215 Watt
Manufacturing Technology3 nm
FeaturesUnified Memory LPDDR5X-7500 (120 GB/s), 16-Core Neural Engine, Media Engine (Encoding / Decoding: H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 Decoding only)
GPUApple M4 8-Core GPU
NPU / AI38 TOPS INT8
64 Bit64 Bit support
ArchitectureARM
Announcement Date10/28/2024

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6.7 - Geekbench 6.7.1 Single-Core
min: 3660     avg: 3698     median: 3700 (85%)     max: 3735 points
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Geekbench 6.7 - Geekbench 6.7.1 Multi-Core
min: 13494     avg: 13835     median: 13987 (48%)     max: 14025 points
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Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
284.3 ms (0%)
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Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
122578 Points (80%)
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WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
342 Points (85%)
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Antutu v10 - AnTuTu v10 Total Score
min: 3041800     avg: 3042020     median: 3042020 (88%)     max: 3042230 Points
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Antutu v10 - AnTuTu v10 CPU
min: 1010640     avg: 1010650     median: 1010650 (100%)     max: 1010650 Points
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 CPU Tests
20842 Points (3%)
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Power Consumption - Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd *
7.7 Watt (3%)
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Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
2.3 Watt (2%)
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- Range of benchmark values
red legend - Average benchmark values
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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  • $1,355.12
    Apple 2024 iMac All-in-One Desktop Computer with M4 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU: Built for Apple Intelligence, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage; Blue with AppleCare+ (3 Years)
  • $1,368.00
    Apple 2024 iMac All-in-One Desktop Computer with M4 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU: Built for Apple Intelligence, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage; Silver with AppleCare+ (3 Years)
  • $1,283.00
    Apple 2024 iMac All-in-One Desktop Computer with M4 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU: Built for Apple Intelligence, 24-inch Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage; Green
  • $3,933.30
    Apple Apple CTO MacBook Pro 16" with M4 Max chip with 16 core CPU, 40 core GPU, 64GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Standard (Silver)
  • $796.53
    Apple 13.6" MacBook Air Apple M3 8-Core CPU 10-Core GPU 8GB RAM 512GB SSD - Starlight

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Reviews for the Apple M4 8-Core processor

Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026

The fiercest competitor for the iPad Pro is home-made - Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 tablet review

With the Apple M4, there is brute performance in the iPad Air 2026. In what is now the eighth generation, Apple's mid-range tablet is even slightly cheaper in Europe, but otherwise brings only marginal innovations. We take a look at whether the iPad Air is still worth it in our detailed test.
Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 12.9", 616 g
Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026 review

Apple iPad Air 11 2026 review – A slim tablet with Apple M4 power

While the Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) has been given a performance upgrade thanks to its M4 chip and boasts smaller updates like Wi-Fi 7, its other features, such as its display, cameras and design, remain largely unchanged. In our test, we’ll show just how powerful the new model really is during everyday use and whether it’s worth making the switch, given its price and features.
Apple M4 8-Core, M4 9-Core GPU, 10.86", 464 g

Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026: Apple M4 9-Core GPU, 12.90", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026

Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026: Apple M4 9-Core GPU, 10.86", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026

Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026: Apple M4 9-Core GPU, 12.90", 0.6 kg
   » This large tablet is great value for money - if you have a big enough budget

   » Is the iPad Air 13 with M4 worth the money? What the large Apple tablet 2026 has to offer.

Apple iPad Air 11 M4 2026: Apple M4 9-Core GPU, 10.86", 0.5 kg
   » You rarely get this much power in a tablet: Even some laptops look old in comparison

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Other CPUs of the series M4

» Apple M4 Max 16-Core
   16x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
» Apple M4 Max 14-Core
   14x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
» Apple M4 Pro 14-Core
   14x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
» Apple M4 Pro 12-Core
   12x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
» Apple M4 10-Core
   10x 2.89 GHz - 4.46 GHz
» Apple M4 9-Core
   9x 2.9 GHz - 4.4 GHz
» Apple M4 8-Core
   8x 2.9 GHz - 4 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i7-14701TE
   8x 2.1 GHz - 5.2 GHz
+ Intel Core i9-11900K
   8x 3.5 GHz - 5.3 GHz
+ Intel Core i9-10850K
   10x 3.6 GHz - 5.2 GHz
+ Intel Core i9-10900K
   10x 3.7 GHz - 5.3 GHz
+ Intel Core Ultra 5 225
   10x 3.3 GHz - 4.9 GHz
» Apple M4 8-Core
   8x 2.9 GHz - 4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
   8x 3.4 GHz - 4.5 GHz
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
   12x 3.5 GHz - 4.3 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
   8x 3.8 GHz - 4.7 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12700F
   12x 3.3 GHz - 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core i7-11700K
   8x 3.6 GHz - 5 GHz
Klaus Hinum (Update: 2026-01- 8)