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The groundbreaking M4 chip – the heart of the new iPad Pro

Milan Jovicic by Milan Jovicic
May 7, 2024 - 16:53 CEST
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Apple has now introduced the M4 chip, a further development in the world of microchips that not only revolutionizes the performance of the new iPad Pro but also sets new standards in terms of energy efficiency and graphics performance. Below you will find out how the M4 chip pushes the boundaries of technology and what that means for users.

In the heart of Silicon Valley, more precisely in Cupertino, California, Apple has made a quantum leap in chip technology. The M4 chip, introduced as the successor to the powerful M3, offers not only improved performance features but also impressive energy efficiency that has never been achieved before.

Technological basics of the M4 chip

The M4 based on advanced second-generation 3-nanometer technology. With 28 billion transistors, this chip packs tremendous power into a small package designed specifically for the new iPad Pro. This technology enables the iPad Pro to deliver impressive performance while minimizing energy consumption, a key element that helps Apple meet its environmental goals.

Apple: New features and performance improvements

The M4 chip brings some impressive new features:

  • CPU and GPU: The M4's new CPU has up to 10 cores, offering up to 1.5x performance improvement over the M2. The M4's GPU, also with 10 cores, supports new technologies such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, significantly improving graphics performance.
  • Neural Engine and AI capabilities: The M4's Neural Engine can perform up to 38 trillion operations per second, a speed that takes AI applications to a new level. This performance enables the iPad Pro to handle demanding AI tasks such as Live Captions and Visual Look Up directly on the device.

areas of application and user experiences

For professional users working with applications such as Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, the M4 offers unmatched performance that significantly speeds up editing 4K video or complex music projects. In addition, the improved media engine ensures more efficient video playback, aided by new support for the AV1 codec.

The M4 Chip: A New Era of Technology

The M4 chip is a milestone in the development of Apple silicon and sets new standards for performance, energy efficiency and environmental compatibility. With the new iPad Pro and the M4 chip at the forefront of technology, Apple remains a leader in hardware technology innovation. The M4 chip is not only a significant step forward for Apple but also a win for anyone who relies on the highest performance and efficiency in a tablet. By combining advanced technology and user-focused features, the M4 chip is truly the heart of the new iPad Pro and a model for future developments. (Image: Apple)

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Milan founded Apfelpatient in 2016 and has been responsible for all editorial content since 2018 – news, rumors, how-to guides and product reviews. Here, Apple devices aren't review units kept for two weeks, they're everyday tools: from iPhone to MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac all the way to Apple Vision Pro, at least one device from every product category is in daily use, many of them replaced every year. Every menu path in a guide is checked on the device before it goes live.

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