Apple M4 vs Apple M1

Updated Sep 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple M4 leads Apple M1 overall by 23 points (52 vs 29 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Apple M4 has 23,566 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M4 has 3 vs 5 nm; cores, where Apple M4 has 10 vs 8; threads, where Apple M4 has 10 vs 8.
Apple M4 leads overall
Apple M4 · 59 overall, #163 of 470
52
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
29
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkApple M4 23,566 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M4 3 vs 5 nm
  • CoresApple M4 10 vs 8
  • ThreadsApple M4 10 vs 8

Scores by Category

Apple M4 wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryApple M4Apple M1Lead
Benchmark
+30
Core Specifications
+31
Integrated Graphics
+5

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Apple M4
Apple M1
Cores
10
8
Threads
10
8
Lithography Process
3 nm40% less
5 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple M4
Apple M1
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Apple M4
Apple M1
PassMark CPU Mark
23,56667% more
14,121

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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