The first benchmarks of Apple’s new M4 Pro chip on Geekbench 6 have something to delight future customers. Indeed, as explained by Apple this week, the new chip achieves an impressive leap in performance, placing itself among the most powerful chips in the Apple range. Equipped with a 14-core processor, the M4 Pro outperforms the higher-level M2 Ultra chip in multi-core testing, although it is reserved for computers twice as expensive.
A substantial gain for the M4 Pro
Here are some comparative figures for the M4 Pro chip in a 2024 Mac mini (Mac16.11):
- Mac mini with M4 Pro (14-core CPU) : Multi-core score of 22,092
- Mac Studio with M2 Ultra (24-core CPU) : Multi-core score of 21,350
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU) : Multi-core score of 15,280
In terms of year-over-year improvements, the M4 Pro offers up to 45% more multi-core performance compared to its predecessor, the M3 Pro. A substantial gain, but logical.
In contrast, the M4 Pro slightly outperforms the M2 Ultra in multi-core performance, setting a new standard for Apple Silicon chips. Available at “only” €1,649 in a Mac mini 2024, the new generation processor does as well, or even better, than a Mac Studio with M2 Ultra, offered at €4,799. Enough to give users pause, especially since the Mac mini M4 is now very well equipped in terms of connectivity.
As you can see, Apple is not resting on its laurels. Despite the fact that it now largely dominates the mobile processor part, it is making substantial progress in its components from one year to the next. And yet, we do not yet have the figures for the M4 Max chip in the 2024 MacBook Pros, nor those for the future M4 Ultra, expected on the Mac Pro and Mac Studio in 2025.
Coming soon
The first part of Apple’s M4 range will be available from Friday November 8, with the M4 Mac mini, M4 iMac and M4 MacBook Pro. Our favorite is the Mac mini M4, with a great price in an ultra compact design.
