M4 (10 cores) vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

125%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

122%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

114%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

114%

#197

M4 (10 cores)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M4 (10 cores) in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M4 (10 cores) Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M4 (10 cores) and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (base: 2.89 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is built on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350's 24,044 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350.

Feature	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.89 GHz+45%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	—	Krackan Point (2025)
PassMark	23,784	24,044+1%

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Memory & Platform

The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.