Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) vs Apple M1

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) leads Apple M1 overall by 40 points (67 vs 27 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) has 32,723 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) has 3 vs 5 nm; cores, where Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) has 12 vs 8; threads, where Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) has 12 vs 8.
Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) leads overall
Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) · 70 overall, #102 of 470
67
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
27
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkApple M4 Pro (12 Core) 32,723 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M4 Pro (12 Core) 3 vs 5 nm
  • CoresApple M4 Pro (12 Core) 12 vs 8
  • ThreadsApple M4 Pro (12 Core) 12 vs 8

Scores by Category

M4 Pro (12 Core) wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryM4 Pro (12 Core)Apple M1Lead
Benchmark
+46
Core Specifications
+51
Integrated Graphics
+12

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
M4 Pro (12 Core)
Apple M1
Cores
12
8
Threads
12
8
Maximum Frequency
4.51 GHz
N/A
L2 Cache
36 MB
N/A
Lithography Process
3 nm40% less
5 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
M4 Pro (12 Core)
Apple M1
Model

Benchmark

Feature
M4 Pro (12 Core)
Apple M1
PassMark CPU Mark
32,723132% 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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