CPU·Mid-Range
M4 (10 cores)
Apple
PassMark
23,784
7 May 2024 (1 year ago)
4 MB
Performance Spectrum - CPU
M4 (10 cores)
10 / 10
23,784
0.0%
About PassMark
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.
Overview
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.
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.
MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Per Dollar
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for M4 (10 cores) across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
ARC Raiders
1080p
low289 FPS
medium214 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra167 FPS
1440p
low233 FPS
medium181 FPS
high158 FPS
ultra144 FPS
4k
low147 FPS
medium115 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra95 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low440 FPS
medium362 FPS
high314 FPS
ultra275 FPS
1440p
low385 FPS
medium330 FPS
high291 FPS
ultra246 FPS
4k
low271 FPS
medium239 FPS
high221 FPS
ultra192 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
1080p
low250 FPS
medium222 FPS
high188 FPS
ultra135 FPS
1440p
low209 FPS
medium182 FPS
high152 FPS
ultra116 FPS
4k
low130 FPS
medium113 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra69 FPS
Dead by Daylight
1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Deadlock
1080p
low197 FPS
medium171 FPS
high152 FPS
ultra121 FPS
1440p
low180 FPS
medium159 FPS
high141 FPS
ultra110 FPS
4k
low103 FPS
medium88 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra63 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV
1080p
low297 FPS
medium257 FPS
high206 FPS
ultra174 FPS
1440p
low247 FPS
medium226 FPS
high178 FPS
ultra142 FPS
4k
low131 FPS
medium122 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra77 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
1080p
low174 FPS
medium151 FPS
high140 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1440p
low160 FPS
medium138 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra99 FPS
4k
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high88 FPS
ultra64 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low595 FPS
medium595 FPS
high582 FPS
ultra508 FPS
1440p
low595 FPS
medium506 FPS
high459 FPS
ultra396 FPS
4k
low450 FPS
medium355 FPS
high308 FPS
ultra244 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2
1080p
low595 FPS
medium595 FPS
high525 FPS
ultra447 FPS
1440p
low515 FPS
medium468 FPS
high388 FPS
ultra357 FPS
4k
low334 FPS
medium306 FPS
high265 FPS
ultra238 FPS
Overwatch 2
1080p
low511 FPS
medium458 FPS
high432 FPS
ultra347 FPS
1440p
low415 FPS
medium384 FPS
high350 FPS
ultra286 FPS
4k
low186 FPS
medium171 FPS
high162 FPS
ultra142 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of M4 (10 cores) specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The M4 (10 cores) is a 10-core / 10-thread processor, manufactured on a 3 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.4 GHz from a base frequency of 2.89 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 23,784, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.
| Specification | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 10C / 10T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4.4 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.89 GHz |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 3 nm |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 4 MB |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 28 Million |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 23,784 |
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Memory & Platform
The M4 (10 cores) fits into the none socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports LPDDR5x memory.
| Specification | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | Apple Apple M4 |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | none |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | LPDDR5x |
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Power & Cooling
The M4 (10 cores) has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 4 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 4 MB |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #619 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $299 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #619 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 7 May 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Release Year | 2024 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Apple |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
4 categories
General Information
6 specs
General Information
6 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | Apple Apple M4 |
| Designer | Apple |
| Launch Price | $299 |
| Release Date | 7 May 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 619 |
Technical Specifications
8 specs
Technical Specifications
8 specs
| Cores | 10 |
| Threads | 10 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
| Max Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.89 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 28 Million |
| Process Technology | 3 nm |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 4 MB |
Memory
1 spec
Memory
1 spec
| RAM Types | LPDDR5x |
Similar Performance
Processors with benchmark scores closest to the current hardware, grouped by manufacturer.
Intel (12)
Core i9-7980XEPassmark: 29,634
18 Cores36 ThrdMax: 4.4 GHz2017
Core i9-12900TPassmark: 29,601
16 Cores24 ThrdMax: 4.9 GHz2022
Core Ultra 9 185HPassmark: 29,360
16 Cores22 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2023
Core i9-9980XEPassmark: 29,127
18 Cores36 ThrdMax: 4.5 GHz2018
Core Ultra 5 225HPassmark: 28,802
14 Cores14 ThrdMax: 4.9 GHz2025
Core 9 270HPassmark: 28,793
14 Cores20 ThrdMax: 5.8 GHz2024
Core i5-14500HXPassmark: 28,383
14 Cores20 ThrdMax: 4.9 GHz2024
Core i7-12700EPassmark: 28,302
12 Cores20 ThrdMax: 4.8 GHz2022
Core i5-13600TPassmark: 28,202
14 Cores20 ThrdMax: 4.8 GHz2023
Core i9-12900EPassmark: 28,170
16 Cores24 ThrdMax: 5 GHz2022
Core i9-9940XPassmark: 28,088
14 Cores28 ThrdMax: 4.5 GHz2018
Core i9-7960XPassmark: 28,020
16 Cores32 ThrdMax: 4.4 GHz2017
AMD (12)
Ryzen 9 270Passmark: 29,602
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2025
Ryzen 9 8945HSPassmark: 29,584
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2023
Ryzen 9 7940HPassmark: 29,151
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2023
Ryzen 7 7840HSPassmark: 28,538
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2023
Ryzen 7 8845HSPassmark: 28,470
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2023
Ryzen 7 260Passmark: 28,339
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2025
Ryzen 5 7600XPassmark: 28,325
6 Cores12 ThrdMax: 5.3 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 5800X3DPassmark: 28,298
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.5 GHz2022
Ryzen 7 5800XTPassmark: 27,992
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.8 GHz2024
Ryzen 7 7840HPassmark: 27,832
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.1 GHz2023
Ryzen 7 5800XPassmark: 27,712
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 4.7 GHz2020
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HSPassmark: 27,318
8 Cores16 ThrdMax: 5.2 GHz2023
Our Recommendation for M4 (10 cores)
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
RadeonT RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 13,992
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
Radeon RX Vega 64G3D Mark: 13,949
8 GBCore: 1247 MHz2017
Radeon RX 6600MG3D Mark: 13,922
8 GBCore: 2068 MHz2021
Intel Arc Pro B60G3D Mark: 13,807
8 GBCore: 2000 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6600 LEG3D Mark: 13,758
8 GBCore: 1626 MHz2023
RTX A2000 12GBG3D Mark: 13,721
8 GBCore: 562 MHz2021
GeForce GTX 980 TiG3D Mark: 13,711
6 GBCore: 1000 MHz2015
Quadro GP100G3D Mark: 13,710
16 GBCore: 1304 MHz2016
Titan X PascalG3D Mark: 13,660
8 GBCore: 1417 MHz2016
A10GG3D Mark: 13,598
24 GBCore: 1320 MHz2021
Radeon RX 6700MG3D Mark: 13,525
10 GBCore: 1489 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 13,513
8 GBCore: 735 MHz2020
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce RTX 2080 TiG3D Mark: 21,513
11 GBCore: 1350 MHz2018
RTX A5500G3D Mark: 21,108
24 GBCore: 1080 MHz2022
RTX A4500G3D Mark: 21,094
2 GBCore: 1050 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 5060G3D Mark: 20,836
8 GBCore: 2280 MHz2025
GeForce RTX 4070 MobileG3D Mark: 20,702
8 GBCore: 1395 MHz2023
Radeon RX 6750 XTG3D Mark: 20,686
12 GBCore: 2150 MHz2022
RTX 4000 SFF Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 20,669
2 GBCore: 720 MHz2023
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GBG3D Mark: 20,352
16 GBCore: 1700 MHz2025
GeForce RTX 3060 TiG3D Mark: 20,312
8 GBCore: 1410 MHz2020
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPUG3D Mark: 20,312
16 GBCore: 1155 MHz2023
Radeon PRO W6800G3D Mark: 20,270
32 GBCore: 2075 MHz2021
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GBG3D Mark: 20,096
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2023
High-End (Max Performance) (12)
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 29,964
8 GBCore: 1110 MHz2019
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPERG3D Mark: 29,958
12 GBCore: 1980 MHz2024
GeForce RTX 3090 TiG3D Mark: 29,395
24 GBCore: 1560 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 29,163
24 GBCore: 2017 MHz2025
Radeon RX 7900 XTG3D Mark: 28,996
20 GBCore: 1387 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5070G3D Mark: 28,854
12 GBCore: 2325 MHz2025
Radeon AI PRO R9700G3D Mark: 28,589
32 GBCore: 1660 MHz2025
RTX 6000 Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 28,454
48 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
GeForce RTX 5090 MobileG3D Mark: 28,280
24 GBCore: 990 MHz2025
Radeon PRO W7900G3D Mark: 28,211
48 GBCore: 1855 MHz2023
Radeon RX 6950 XTG3D Mark: 28,076
16 GBCore: 1925 MHz2022
RTX 4500 Ada GenerationG3D Mark: 27,850
24 GBCore: 2070 MHz2023
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