Apple
Apple M4
10C CPU · 10C GPU · Ray-Tracing
92
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Apple M4 Pro wins by 3
Apple
Apple M4 Pro
14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
Apple M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 lands at 92 and Apple M4 Pro at 95. That puts Apple M4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple M4 if…
- ✓Industry-best perf-per-watt
- ✓Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- ✓LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Pick Apple M4 Pro if…
- ✓Massive memory bandwidth
- ✓Silent under load
- ✓Excellent media engines
Apple M4 92
vs 95 Apple M4 Pro
Score breakdown
Apple M4
92 single 100
multi 86
gaming 72
efficiency 100
Apple M4 Pro
95 single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M4 | Apple M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 (4P+6E) | ▲ 14 (10P+4E) |
| Memory bandwidth | 120 GB/s | ▲ 273 GB/s |
| Neural engine | 16-core, 38 TOPS | 16-core, 38 TOPS |
| Process | TSMC N3E | — |
| GPU cores | — | 20 |
Apple M4
Pros
- +Industry-best perf-per-watt
- +Hardware ray tracing on iGPU
- +LPDDR5X 120 GB/s
Cons
- −Only in Apple products
- −Limited Windows gaming
- −Entry-tier 8 GB RAM is tight for ML
Apple M4 Pro
Pros
- +Massive memory bandwidth
- +Silent under load
- +Excellent media engines
Cons
- −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
- −Windows ARM is still niche
- −Premium
FAQ: Apple M4 vs Apple M4 Pro
Which is better, Apple M4 or Apple M4 Pro? +
Apple M4 Pro scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M4 worth the price? +
At $1,099, Apple M4 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in single.
Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.
Does Apple M4 or Apple M4 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.