Apple M4 Pro: everything we know about Apple's midrange SoC
Everything we know so far about the new Apple M4 Pro chip
· TechRadarNews By John LoefflerContributions from Christian Guyton last updated 30 October 2024
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The Apple M4 Pro chip is official now that Apple has announced the new Apple Mac mini and MacBook Pro models.
The new chip is a step up from the existing Apple M4 chip, which is already powering the latest Apple iMac M4 and Apple iPad Pro. The new Apple M4 Pro, meanwhile, offers a boost in core counts for both the CPU and GPU built into the chip for those who need more performance without committing overkill on their latest creative project.
Since the Apple M4 Pro fits into the midrange in terms of what Apple fans are looking for from Apple Silicon, this is going to be a popular option for many, and fortunately, we have all the latest from Apple about the new chip in terms of specs and potential performance you can expect over the last-gen Apple M3 Pro and we're here to answer all your questions about this latest SoC for Mac products.
Apple M4 Pro chip: Cut to the chase
- What is it? The follow-up to Apple's M3 Pro chip
- When is it available? Available with select Mac products, shipping November 8, 2024
- What does it cost? It won't sell on its own, but will come installed on Apple Mac products like the Apple Mac mini (2024).
Apple M4 Pro chip: Release date
The Apple M4 Pro chip won't sell on its own, but will come as an optional upgrade for the newly announced Apple Mac mini 2024 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch refreshes, which will launch in November.
While you can pre-order the new Macs with Apple M4 Pro now, you'll have to wait until November 8 to actually get your hands on any new hardware with the Apple M4 Pro chip - as the new Mac mini models will start shipping out by then or you can pick it up in store.
Apple M4 Pro chip: Price
The Apple M4 Pro chip will not sell on its own, but instead, it will power the new Mac mini as a premium upgrade, and will also be an option for the highly anticipated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
Apple M4 Pro chip: Specs & performance
The new Apple M4 Pro will have some noticeable improvements over last year's Apple M3 Pro, while it will stay the same in other areas.
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