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Apple M4 Pro 12 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Apple M4 Pro 12 Core?

At 1080p (High), the Apple M4 Pro 12 Core averages 110 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per MacGamingDB. For local LLM inference it generates 49.6 tokens/sec running llama2:7b at q4_0 under llama.cpp, per llama.cpp GitHub Discussions. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 32,715 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 Pro 12 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 10 community AI inference reports, 7 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M4 Pro 12 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).

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 Pro 12 Core by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 110 fps — MacGamingDB 2025-01-01
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 65 fps 49 fps NotebookCheck 2024-11-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 60 fps — MacGamingDB 2025-07-01
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 60 fps — MacGamingDB 2025-01-01
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 53 fps — NotebookCheck 2024-11-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High MetalFX Quality 48 fps — Birchtree.me 2025-07-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 40 fps — NotebookCheck 2024-11-08

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 Pro 12 Core, in generated tokens per second. Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama2:7b q4_0 llama.cpp 49.6 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2026-01-16
qwen3:8b q4_K_M ollama 45.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-02-01
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 42.0 tok/s — heyuan110.com 2026-04-14
llama3.1:8b q4_K_M ollama 34.0 tok/s — Kunal Ganglani LLM Benchmarks 2025-01-01
llama2:7b q8_0 llama.cpp 30.5 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2026-01-16
qwen2.5:14b q4_K_M ollama 24.0 tok/s — heyuan110.com 2026-04-14
llama:7b FP16 llama.cpp 17.2 tok/s — llama.cpp GitHub Discussions 2024-11-01
qwen3:32b q4_K_M ollama 15.0 tok/s — LLMCheck 2026-01-01
llama3.1:34b q4_K_M ollama 11.0 tok/s — heyuan110.com 2026-04-14
qwen2.5:32b q4_K_M ollama 11.0 tok/s — Kunal Ganglani LLM Benchmarks 2025-01-01

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 Pro 12 Core — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 32,715 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
Geekbench 6 multi 20,487 points NotebookCheck 2024-11-08
Geekbench 6 multi 20,458 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-14
Geekbench 6 multi 20,289 points Geekbench Browser 2024-11-01
Cinebench R23 multi 19,207 points NotebookCheck 2024-11-08
Cinebench R23 multi 19,207 points Notebookcheck 2024-11-14
PassMark Single Thread Rating 4,560 points PassMark Software 2026-06-02
PassMark Single Thread 4,557 points PassMark Software 2026-09-04
Geekbench 6 single 3,870 points NotebookCheck 2024-11-08
Geekbench 6 single 3,852 points Geekbench Browser 2024-11-01

Apple M4 Pro 12 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M4 Pro 12 Core best used for?
Apple M4 Pro 12 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 Pro 12 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M4 Pro 12 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 Pro 12 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M4 Pro 12 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 Pro 12 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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