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Apple M4 9 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M4 9 Core?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 22,188 points, per PassMark Software.

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 9 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 5 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M4 9 Core, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

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 9 Core — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 22,188 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
Geekbench 6 multi 13,350 points Notebookcheck 2024-05-15
PassMark Single-Thread 4,473 points PassMark Software 2026-09-04
PassMark Single Thread 4,472 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
Geekbench 6 single 3,662 points Notebookcheck 2024-05-15

Apple M4 9 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M4 9 Core best used for?
Apple M4 9 Core is a processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Apple M4 9 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M4 9 Core. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Apple M4 9 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M4 9 Core side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Apple M4 9 Core?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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