Apple has recently unveiled its latest addition to the iPad Pro lineup – the new iPad Pro featuring the highly anticipated M4 chip. The M4 chip, an upgrade from the M2 chip, promises a range of improvements in CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine capabilities compared to its predecessors.
The M4 chip boasts a 9 or 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, making it a powerhouse for tasks requiring intense processing power. With a transistor count of 28 billion, a 40% increase from the M2 chip, Apple claims the M4 CPU is up to 50% faster than its predecessor. Early benchmarks have shown significant performance increases, with the M4 GPU being 4x faster than the M2 and up to 2x faster than the M3 GPU.
One of the standout features of the M4 chip is its support for hardware-accelerated 8K video and dedicated media engines for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW formats. The M4 Neural Engine can process an impressive 38 trillion operations per second, cementing its place as a powerhouse for AI and machine learning tasks.
While the M4 chip currently supports one external display on the iPad Pro, it may support even more when integrated into Mac devices in the future. Pros and users with demanding workflows may find the M4 chip worth the upgrade, although others may choose to wait for future iterations of the technology.
The M4 iPad Pro is now available for purchase at Apple, Amazon, and other retailers, offering users the opportunity to experience the power and performance of Apple’s latest chip. As technology continues to advance, the M4 chip sets a new standard for processing power in mobile devices, paving the way for even more innovative products in the future.
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