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Apple M4 Pro (14 cores)

Apple M4 Pro (14 cores)

The 14-core Apple M4 Pro is a powerful ARM architecture processor (SoC) for laptops and mini-PCs that debuted in Sep 2024. It features 10 performance CPU cores running at up to 4.5 GHz along with 4 efficient cores running at up to 2.6 GHz. The 20-core M4 GPU and at least 24 GB of fast 273 GB/s LPDDR5x on-package memory depending on the configuration are included as well, as is USB 4 and Thunderbolt 5 support.

The built-in 16 core neural engine (up to 38 TOPS) is found across the whole M4 chip family. Furthermore, all M4 processors are thought to be based on the ARM v9.4-A architecture to a certain degree.

Performance

In our testing, the M4 Pro delivered multi-thread benchmark scores very close to those of the 16-core M3 Max as well as the Intel Core i9-12950HX. Some small generation-to-generation improvement is obviously present but it's the new integrated graphics adapters that are the real stars of the show.

Graphics

The 20-core M4 GPU has hardware support for ray tracing as well as mesh shading and other modern technologies. It supports external displays with resolutions as high as "8K" and it can HW-decode a few popular video codecs such as h.264, h.265 and AV1.

Its gaming performance is at least as good as that of the GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. Please keep in mind that very few games have been compiled specifically for Apple silicon Macs meaning most titles have to be run via emulation layers. Some of them are displayed with visual artefacts as a result, or don't start at all.

Power consumption

When under heavy CPU and GPU load, the SoC briefly consumes around 80 W before settling at around 70 W later. With no load at all, it makes do with 2 W to 7 W. A single P-core of the chip eats around 6 W when under heavy load.

The 2nd generation 3 nm TSMC process the M4 Pro is built with delivers good power efficiency, as of late 2024.

SeriesApple M4

Series: M4

Apple M4 Max (16 cores) compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz16 / 16 cores
Apple M4 Max (14 cores) compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz14 / 14 cores
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) « 2.59 - 4.51 GHz14 / 14 cores
Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) compare2.59 - 4.51 GHz12 / 12 cores
Apple M4 (10 cores) compare2.89 - 4.46 GHz10 / 10 cores
Apple M4 (9 cores) compare2.9 - 4.4 GHz9 / 9 cores
Apple M4 (8 cores) compare2.9 - 4 GHz8 / 8 cores
Clock Rate2592 - 4512 MHz
Level 2 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads14 / 14
10 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core
4 x 2.6 GHz Apple M4 E-Core
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)40 Watt
TDP Turbo PL246 Watt
Manufacturing Technology3 nm
FeaturesUnified Memory LPDDR5X-8533 (273 GB/s), 16-Core Neural Engine, Media Engine (Encoding / Decoding: H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 Decoding only)
GPUApple M4 20-core GPU
64 Bit64 Bit support
ArchitectureARM
Announcement Date10/30/2024
Product Link (external)www.apple.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core
min: 177     avg: 177.5     median: 177.5 (100%)     max: 178 Points
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Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core
min: 1662     avg: 1696     median: 1695.5 (32%)     max: 1729 Points
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Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
min: 23433     avg: 23435     median: 23435 (22%)     max: 23437 Points
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Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
min: 2249     avg: 2270     median: 2269.5 (96%)     max: 2290 Points
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Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
3031 Points (19%)
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Geekbench 6.3 - Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core
min: 3836     avg: 3882     median: 3881.5 (99%)     max: 3927 points
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Geekbench 6.3 - Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core
min: 22509     avg: 22527     median: 22526.5 (89%)     max: 22544 points
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Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 254.3     avg: 254.4     median: 254.4 (0%)     max: 254.5 ms
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Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 119553     avg: 119754     median: 119754 (100%)     max: 119954 Points
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WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
min: 337     avg: 345     median: 345 (97%)     max: 353 Points
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WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 525     avg: 535     median: 535 (98%)     max: 545 Points
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CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
min: 2148     avg: 2155     median: 2155 (83%)     max: 2162 Points
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Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 2.62     avg: 4.2     median: 4.2 (3%)     max: 5.79 Watt
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Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
min: 4.28     avg: 6     median: 6 (7%)     max: 7.74 Watt
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Reviews for the Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) processor

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 review - Enormous battery life and better performance of the M4 Pro

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 review - Enormous battery life and better performance of the M4 Pro

The large MacBook Pro 16 can better make use of the new Apple M4 Pro SoC's performance potential compared to the smaller MacBook Pro 14—plus, its battery life i...
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) | Apple M4 20-core GPU | 16.20" | 2.1 kg
Apple M4 Pro analysis - Extremely fast, but not as efficient

Apple M4 Pro analysis - Extremely fast, but not as efficient

Apple has presented its new MacBook Pro models featuring the new M4 processor generation and we have taken a look at the new M4 Pro SoC. Aside from its pure per...
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) | Apple M4 20-core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 review - The M4 Pro and matte display are massive upgrades

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 review - The M4 Pro and matte display are massive upgrades

Apple has updated its MacBook Pro 14 and aside from the new M4 Pro SoC that is now even faster, it also comes with the option to select a matte display. Further...
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) | Apple M4 20-core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro: Apple M4 20-core GPU, 14.20", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Pro: Apple M4 20-core GPU, 16.20", 2.1 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Pro

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro: Apple M4 20-core GPU, 14.20", 1.6 kg
   » M4 Pro Apple MacBook Pros with 1600-nit mini-LED displays get first Black Friday deals for lowest-ever prices

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 M4 Pro: Apple M4 20-core GPU, 16.20", 2.1 kg
   » M4 Pro Apple MacBook Pros with 1600-nit mini-LED displays get first Black Friday deals for lowest-ever prices

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro: Apple M4 20-core GPU, 14.20", 1.6 kg
   » iFixit teardown of the MacBook Pro with Apple M4 Pro reveals differences to M3 Pro model

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Other CPUs of the series M4

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

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i7-13850HX
   20x 1.5 GHz - 5.3 GHz
+ Apple M4 Max (16 cores)
   16x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
+ Intel Core i9-12950HX
   16x 1.7 GHz - 5 GHz
+ Intel Core i9-12900HX
   16x 1.7 GHz - 5 GHz
+ Apple M4 Max (14 cores)
   14x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
» Apple M4 Pro (14 cores)
   14x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
- Apple M3 Max 16-Core
   16x 2.75 GHz - 4.06 GHz
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
   16x 1.6 GHz - 5.2 GHz
- Intel Core i7-13700HX
   16x 1.5 GHz - 5 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13900HK
   14x 1.9 GHz - 5.4 GHz
- Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
   12x 2.59 GHz - 4.51 GHz
Klaus Hinum (Update: 2024-11-22)