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Apple M4 9 Core

Explore Apple M4 9 Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.9/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Apple M4 9 Core is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 9 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22184 and a single-thread rating of 4474. Its stated TDP is 22 W.

CPU Mark22,184
390 samples
Single Thread4,474
Overall rank#911
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.9Very good

Apple M4 9 Core is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 9 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22184 and a single-thread rating of 4474. Its stated TDP is 22 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple M4 9 Core is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2024. Recorded specifications include a 22 W reference TDP, a 22,184 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 22,184 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,474 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 22 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Apple M4 9 Core specifications?

The main recorded details are a 22 W reference TDP, a 22,184 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple M4 9 Core good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Apple M4 9 Core?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Apple M4 9 Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 22 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01ARM - 20 Core 0 MHzARM22,504 points
02AMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeAMD22,347 points
03Apple M4 9 CoreThis CPU22,184 points
04Intel Core i9-13900TEIntel21,732 points
05Intel Core i7-13800HREIntel21,598 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M4 9 CoreThis CPU4,474 points
02AMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeAMD3,572 points
03ARM - 20 Core 0 MHzARM2,951 points
04Intel Core i9-13900TEIntel2,886 points
05Intel Core i7-13800HREIntel2,833 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M4 9 CoreThis CPU1,008.4 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeAMD798.1 Mark/W
03Intel Core i9-13900TEIntel620.9 Mark/W
04Intel Core i7-13800HREIntel480.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
248,252.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
13,714.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
12,287.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
213.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
43,307.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
62,841.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,287.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
31,156.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2024
Socket—
Cores / threads9 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP22 W
Integrated graphics10 Core GPU

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 128 KB
L1D6 x 64 KB
L21 x 4096 KB