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Apple M4 8 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Short answer: the Apple M4 8 Core generates 21.2 tokens/sec on llama3.1:8b (q4_K_M) under ollama in a single cited run, per Macyou; there are too few comparable runs on file for a median.

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M4 8 Core?

For local LLM inference it generates 21.2 tokens/sec running llama3.1:8b at q4_K_M under ollama, per Macyou. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 20,811–20,818 points, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 11,228–13,845 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (Apple Mac Mini M4 review, NanoReview CPU benchmark listing).

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. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Apple M4 8 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 18 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 4 community AI inference reports, 4 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Macyou, Notebookcheck, Beebom, PassMark, AppleInsider, CpuTronic, EveryMac, NanoReview; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Apple M4 8 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 8 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
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 52 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2025-07-19
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p For This Mac 32 fps — Not recorded Beebom 2025-08-07
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 30 fps — Not recorded Notebookcheck 2024-11-15
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 8 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
llama3.2:3b — LM Studio 48.0 tok/s — Beebom 2024-11-20
qwen2.5:7b q4_K_M ollama 22.3 tok/s — Macyou 2026-07-13
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 21.2 tok/s — Macyou 2026-07-13
deepseek-r1:8b q4_K_M ollama 20.0 tok/s — Macyou 2026-07-13

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 8 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 20,818 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-03
PassMark CPU Mark 20,811 points PassMark retrieved 2026-08-04
Geekbench 6 multiApple Mac Mini M4 review 15,072 points Notebookcheck (M4 10-core Mac mini 2024) 2024-11-15
Cinebench R23 multiApple Mac Mini M4 review 13,845 points Notebookcheck (M4 10-core Mac mini 2024) 2024-11-15
Geekbench 6 multi 13,835 points Notebookcheck retrieved 2026-06-03
Geekbench 6 multi 13,638 points EveryMac 2024-11-08
Geekbench 6 multi 12,296 points AppleInsider (Geekbench Browser result, M4 iPad Air 8-core CPU) 2026-03-03
Cinebench R23 multi 11,228 points NanoReview retrieved 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 multi 9,980 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-07-03
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,484 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-05

Apple M4 8 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M4 8 Core best used for?
Apple M4 8 Core is a processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the Apple M4 8 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 8 Core have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Apple M4 8 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 8 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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