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Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro: First Benchmark Results Leak Online

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Apple enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice as the tech giant's forthcoming MacBook Pro, powered by the new M4 chip, makes its debut on the popular benchmarking platform Geekbench. This early glimpse offers a sneak peek into the performance capabilities of the device set to launch in the coming weeks (or next month).

Impressive Benchmark Performance

The leaked Geekbench scores reveal that the M4 MacBook Pro delivers robust single-core and multi-core performance:

• Single-Core: 3,864
• Multi-Core: 15,228

These figures slightly surpass the scores of the M4-equipped iPad Pro, which registered 3,715 and 14,690 respectively in the same tests. The MacBook Pro variant boasts a 10-core CPU configuration (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) clocked at a maximum of 4.41 GHz, coupled with 16 GB of unified RAM.Photo via NotebookCheck // M4 MacBook Pro leaked Geekbench benchmarks.

GPU Enhancements

In the realm of graphics performance, the M4's 10-core GPU demonstrates a notable improvement. In the OpenCL benchmark, it achieved a score of 38,153, marking a 25% performance increase over its predecessor, the M3, which scored 30,470. This enhancement suggests a significant boost in graphics handling, although real-world application, particularly in gaming, remains to be seen.

Early Leaks and Confirmations

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has been at the forefront of reporting Apple’s upcoming releases. According to Gurman, Apple plans to unveil five M4-powered Macs in November (yes, Gurman says November, not October), including the base 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. A Russian YouTuber, Wylsacom, has already shared an unboxing video of what appears to be the 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring:

• Storage: 512GB SSD
• RAM: 16GB
• Ports: Three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD card slot, and MagSafe

Photo via MacRumors // Apple fans are eagerly awaiting Apple's next MacBook Pro models powered by the M4 processor.

Gurman commented on the leak via X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We've seen prototypes leak early but never a full retail Apple device weeks in advance.”

Potential Advantages of Active Cooling

The slight edge in benchmark scores over the iPad Pro’s M4 could be attributed to the MacBook Pro’s active cooling system. Earlier Geekbench results for the iPad Pro (identifier iPad16,6) showed single-core and multi-core scores of 3,767 and 14,677, respectively. The active cooling in the MacBook Pro likely allows the M4 chip to maintain higher performance levels under sustained workloads.Photo via Apple Inc. // Some features of the Apple M4 chip, as announced by Apple Inc.

Industry Context

Apple continues to lead in single-core performance, a critical metric for many computing tasks. However, competitors like Intel's Lunar Lake and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite are narrowing the performance-per-watt gap. The upcoming Panther Lake and next-generation Snapdragon X chips are poised to further intensify competition.

What’s Next for Apple

Mark Gurman’s insights suggest a comprehensive lineup from Apple, including:

• MacBook Pro: 14-inch and 16-inch models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips
• iMac and Mac mini: Refreshed models featuring M4 variants
• iPad mini and Air: New iterations with updated processors
• Future Releases: Expected in the first half of 2025, including MacBook Airs, iPhone SE, and Mac Studio and Mac Pro models with M4 chips

Photo via Apple Inc. // All models of Apple's M4 chip: Apple M4, Apple M4 Pro, and Apple M4 Max.

Awaiting Official Confirmation

As anticipation builds, Apple has yet to officially comment on these leaks. The tech community eagerly awaits a potential November 1 announcement, expecting Apple to solidify its position with the latest advancements in MacBook Pro models.

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Published to Apple Scoop on 6th October, 2024.