M4 Pro and M4 Max: Apple’s Most Advanced Chips

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Apple has just introduced the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, expanding its powerful M4 chip lineup for Mac. These new chips are designed with second-generation 3-nanometer technology, giving them unmatched efficiency and performance. The M4 Pro and M4 Max are equipped with the fastest CPU (Central Processing Unit) cores in the industry, improving single-threaded performance and multitasking capabilities across the board.

Logos for the M4 family of chips.
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The M4 Pro is particularly suited for users with demanding tasks, featuring a 14-core CPU and up to 64GB of memory, while also introducing Thunderbolt 5 support for the first time on Mac. This upgrade makes data transfers twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4, ideal for professional work in areas like coding, 3D modeling, and app development.

Meanwhile, the M4 Max chip, the most powerful in the lineup, is tailored for professionals in data science, video editing, and other intensive fields. With a 16-core CPU and up to 128GB of memory, the M4 Max handles large-scale projects seamlessly, thanks to its higher memory bandwidth and faster data processing capabilities.

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Alongside these chips, Apple also introduced “Apple Intelligence,” which uses the M4’s Neural Engine to boost productivity and ensure user privacy. Apple Intelligence offers tools like advanced Writing Tools and an upgraded Siri. This all happens with a focus on sustainability, as Apple commits to reducing energy consumption, helping achieve its carbon neutrality goals by 2030.

SOURCES:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/30/apple-updates-macbook-pro-laptops-with-new-chips-more-memory-for-ai-.html

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-max/

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