Apple M2 (8-core) vs Apple M4 (10-core)
44Single-core85.7
24.7Multi-core41.7
80Efficiency93.3
35Platform40
0 spec wins — Apple M2 (8-core)11 spec wins — Apple M4 (10-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M4 (10-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 62.3 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+42) and Multi-core (+17). Apple M2 (8-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 (8-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Apple M4 (10-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 44
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 25
- Stronger efficiency score: 93 vs 80
- Stronger platform score: 40 vs 35
- 60% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,900 vs 8,700
General
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Threads | 8 | 10+25% |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz+26% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 10-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Max memory | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Top 55% | 3,810+47%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,750Top 85% | 14,900+53%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Top 86% | 2,180+38%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Top 92% | 13,900+60%Top 62% |
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