VS
M2 ProVSM4 Pro
12-core CPU / 19-core GPU · 16GB RAMvs14-core CPU / 20-core GPU · 24GB RAM
Overall Verdict
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categories won
M2 Pro
VS
M4 Pro leads avg 38%
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categories won
M4 Pro
Single-Core
Single-threaded workloads — web, UI, daily tasks
M2 Pro2,656 pts
M4 Pro3,850 pts
M4 Pro is 45% faster
Multi-Core
Parallel CPU — compiling, video export, batch processing
M2 Pro14,453 pts
M4 Pro22,419 pts
M4 Pro is 55% faster
GPU Metal
GPU compute — gaming, ML inference, ProRes video
M2 Pro83,287 pts
M4 Pro112,184 pts
M4 Pro is 35% faster
Memory Bandwidth
Data throughput — large datasets, LLMs, 8K timelines
M2 Pro200 GB/s
M4 Pro273 GB/s
M4 Pro is 37% faster
Spec Comparison
| M2 Pro | M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 5nm (2nd gen) | 3nm (2nd gen) |
| CPU / GPU | 12C / 19C | 14C / 20C |
| RAM | 16GB | 24GB |
| Mem BW | 200 GB/s | 273 GB/s |
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| 1-Core | 2,656 | 3,850 |
| N-Core | 14,453 | 22,419 |
| Metal GPU | 83,287 | 112,184 |
Upgrade Decision Tool
Should I Upgrade?
Select your current chip and target chip to see exact performance gains — and whether it's worth it.
Your Current Chip
Target Chip
Solid Upgrade
A +43% average improvement is meaningful, especially for multi-core and GPU tasks. You also gain 2 more CPU cores and max RAM goes from 32GB to 48GB. Worthwhile if you use pro applications regularly.
Avg Perf
+43%
Generation
+2 gens
CPU Cores
12C 14C(+2)
Max RAM
32GB 48GB
Performance Gains
Single-CoreApps, Safari, general tasks
+45%Multi-CoreCompiling, rendering, exports
+55%GPU MetalVideo editing, gaming, ML
+35%Mem BandwidthData throughput, large models
+37%Geekbench 6 Benchmarks
Performance Compared
Comparing all chips relative to M2 Pro baseline. Hover bars for exact scores.
Single-Core Performance
Geekbench 6 single-core score — tasks that run on one CPU thread
M1: -12%M1 Pro: -10%M1 Max: -10%M2: -3%M2 Max: +4%M3: +16%M3 Pro: +17%M3 Max: +18%M4: +41%M4 Pro: +45%M4 Max: +47%M5: +59%M5 Pro: +60%M5 Max: +61%
Multi-Core Performance
Geekbench 6 multi-core score — heavily-threaded workloads
M1: -42%M1 Pro: -15%M1 Max: -15%M2: -33%M2 Max: +2%M3: -20%M3 Pro: +6%M3 Max: +45%M4: +3%M4 Pro: +55%M4 Max: +78%M5: +21%M5 Pro: +94%M5 Max: +102%
GPU Metal Score
Geekbench 6 Metal GPU compute score
M1: -60%M1 Pro: -18%M1 Max: +34%M2: -49%M2 Max: +69%M3: -42%M3 Pro: -5%M3 Max: +88%M4: -31%M4 Pro: +35%M4 Max: +125%M5: -9%M5 Pro: +69%M5 Max: +170%
Memory Bandwidth
Unified memory bandwidth in gigabytes per second
M1: -66%M1 Pro: +0%M1 Max: +100%M2: -50%M2 Max: +100%M3: -50%M3 Pro: -25%M3 Max: +100%M4: -40%M4 Pro: +37%M4 Max: +173%M5: -23%M5 Pro: +54%M5 Max: +207%
M1 (2020)
M1 Pro (2021)
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M2 (2022)
M2 Pro (2023)
M2 Max (2023)
M3 (2023)
M3 Pro (2023)
M3 Max (2023)
M4 (2024)
M4 Pro (2024)
M4 Max (2024)
M5 (2025)
M5 Pro (2025)
M5 Max (2025)
Where to Buy
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M2 Pro
2023
M4 Pro
2024
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