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Apple M4 10 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Short answer: the Apple M4 10 Core generates a median 20.0 tokens/sec on 7-9B dense models at 4-bit (Q4) under ollama, across 3 cited runs from Local AI Master and LLMCheck.

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M4 10 Core?

SpecPicks median: 20.0 tokens/sec across 3 cited single-user runs of 7-9B dense models at 4-bit (Q4) under ollama (range 20.0–33.0 tok/s), from Local AI Master, LLMCheck (2 runs). One of those runs: llama3.1:8b at q4_K_M generates 20.0 tokens/sec under ollama, per LLMCheck. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 23,655 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 13,845–13,868 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (GSMArena, Apple Mac Mini M4 review).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from; the SpecPicks median is computed here from the runs it names, each a row in the AI table. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Apple M4 10 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 13 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 3 community AI inference reports, 7 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Notebookcheck, LLMCheck, GSMArena, PassMark Software, Beebom, Local AI Master; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Apple M4 10 Core, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, synthetic benchmark scores, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Apple M4 10 Core by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 32 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2024-11-16
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p For This Mac 32 fps 24 fps Not recorded Beebom 2024-11
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p For This Mac MetalFX Dynamic 32 fps 24 fps Not recorded Beebom 2025-08-07
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 30 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2024-11-15
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High MetalFX Dynamic 30 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2025-07-19
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 24 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2024-11-16
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 20 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2024-11-15

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the Apple M4 10 Core, in generated tokens per second for a single request (one user's generation speed). Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama3.2:7b q4_K_M ollama 33.0 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-04-10
deepseek-r1:8b q4_K_M ollama 20.0 tok/s — LLMCheck retrieved 2026-09-05
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 20.0 tok/s — LLMCheck retrieved 2026-09-05

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Apple M4 10 Core — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 23,655 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-02
Geekbench 6 multiApple Mac Mini M4 review 15,072 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-15
Geekbench 6 multi 14,953 points GSMArena 2024-11-08
Cinebench R23 multi 13,868 points GSMArena 2024-11-08
Cinebench R23 multiApple Mac Mini M4 review 13,845 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-15
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,500 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-08-04
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,492 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-05
Geekbench 6 singleApple Mac Mini M4 review 3,838 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-15
Geekbench 6 single 3,828 points GSMArena 2024-11-08
Cinebench R23 single 2,269 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-15

Apple M4 10 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M4 10 Core best used for?
Apple M4 10 Core is a processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the Apple M4 10 Core benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Apple M4 10 Core have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Apple M4 10 Core aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Apple M4 10 Core?
No verified listing for this exact part is on file yet. The Compare tool and the /benchmarks index cover adjacent parts that are in stock.

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