The New Apple M4 CPU is Insanely Fast, Crushing Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm – All the Leaked Benchmarks
In a major breakthrough, leaked benchmarks from Russian YouTubers have unveiled Apple’s latest M4 chip, confirming it as the fastest chip in the world for single-core performance. If you’ve been following the incremental gains of Apple’s silicon over the years, get ready for a major leap forward—this is no ordinary upgrade.
All devices with Apple M4 in our Specs System:
Single-Core Performance
According to the leaked results from Cinebench 2024, the M4 delivers astonishing single-core performance, leaving competitors like Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm far behind. Single-core performance is crucial for everyday tasks like browsing, opening applications, and running most non-parallel software. Here’s a quick breakdown of the top single-core performers:
Processor | Cinebench 2024 Single-Core Score |
Intel Lunar Lake | 121 |
Qualcomm X Elite 84-100 | 133 |
Apple M3 Max | 141 |
Intel Core i9-14900KS | 143 |
Apple M4 | 174 |
The M4 is a substantial 22% faster than Intel’s i9-14900KS, which was previously considered one of the fastest chips on the market. This jump is even more impressive when you consider the efficiency that Apple continues to pack into their SoCs.
Multi-Core Performance
Leaked tests of the base M4 MacBook Pro show that it’s over 50% faster than the base M3 MacBook Pro in terms of multi-core performance. Multi-core performance is important for power users, professionals, and creators who rely on heavy parallel workloads, such as video rendering, software development, and 3D modeling. Here’s a side-by-side comparison:
Device | Multi-Core Score |
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8GB Base M3 MacBook Pro | 640 |
16GB Base M4 MacBook Pro | 977 |
This incredible leap means that Apple’s M4 outpaces not just the M3 Pro, but also tough competition from Qualcomm X Elite, Intel Lunar Lake, and Ryzen 65W HX 370.
For more detailed comparisons between Apple’s M4 and previous models like the M3 Pro/Max and M2 Ultra, check out our Apple M4 vs M3 (+ Pro / Max) vs M2 (+ Pro / Max / Ultra) vs M1 (+ Pro / Max / Ultra) – The Ultimate Benchmark Comparison!, which we’re updating with the new information.
AI Performance
The M4’s Neural Engine also gets a major upgrade. Based on leaked Geekbench AI tests, the M4 MacBook Pro is 57% faster than the M3 Pro/Max models:
Device | Quantized Score |
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M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max Macbook Pro | 31,950 |
M4 Macbook Pro | 50,278 |
This confirms a significant step forward in AI processing capabilities, an area where Apple seems to be pulling ahead rapidly.
Keep an eye on our Top Laptop CPU Rankings for the latest updates as we add the M4 to the list.
The M4 is not just a step up—it’s a giant leap forward in laptop performance.
Benchmarks Source: Vadim Yuryev / Wylsacom
All devices with Apple M4 in our Specs System: