Apple

Apple M4 Pro GPU

Expert rating8 / 10

Architecture:: Apple Silicon (3rd-gen, 3nm)
GPU Cores:: Up to 20-core
Memory:: Unified LPDDR5 (shared with CPU)
Found In:: 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini (Pro config)

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

Manufacturer: Apple Last updated: September 11, 2026

Apple M4 Pro GPU Review

The M4 Pro steps up the GPU core count for Apple's mid-tier MacBook Pro and Mac mini configurations, aimed at prosumer creative workloads that outgrow the base M4.

Not a PC-installable part: included for the same cross-shopping reason as the base M4 GPU, for buyers comparing Apple's mid-tier silicon against discrete Windows GPUs before choosing a platform.

A Meaningful Step Up in GPU Cores

Configurable up to a 20-core GPU, the M4 Pro roughly doubles the graphics core count of the base M4, aimed at video editing, 3D work, and other GPU-accelerated creative pipelines.

Paired With a Stronger Memory System

The M4 Pro's wider memory bus and higher total bandwidth than the base M4 let its larger GPU core count actually be fed effectively, avoiding the bottleneck a simple core-count increase alone would create.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the base Apple M4 GPU covered in this batch, the M4 Pro roughly doubles GPU core count for creative workloads that can use the extra throughput. Against the RTX 4070 Super already on this site, the M4 Pro is competitive in some Metal-optimized creative applications but isn't built for native Windows gaming comparisons.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

Roughly double the base M4's graphics cores, with the memory bandwidth to actually feed them.

Best for

Prosumer creative work (video, 3D) on macOS that has outgrown the base M4.

Not for

Native Windows gaming or direct discrete-GPU benchmark comparisons.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity and type

Product Type	SoC GPU
Series	Apple Silicon
Tier	Upper Mid-Range

Platform

GPU Brand	Apple

Performance

Memory Type	Unified LPDDR5 (shared with CPU)
Ray Tracing Support	Yes

Silicon

Architecture	Apple Silicon (3rd-gen, 3nm)

Ray tracing and AI

Upscaling Tech	MetalFX

Memory

Memory Bandwidth	273 GB/s

Power

Power Connector	None

Host interface

PCIe Generation	Not Applicable

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Apple M4 Pro GPU (Integrated Graphics/Apple Silicon 3nm/Up to 20-Core GPU/Unified Memory/Not PC-Installable)?

Key specs for the Apple M4 Pro GPU: Memory Bandwidth 273 GB/s, Architecture Apple Silicon (3rd-gen, 3nm), GPU Cores Up to 20-core, Memory Type Unified LPDDR5 (shared with CPU), Found In 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini (Pro config), PC Installable No.

Who is the Apple M4 Pro GPU (Integrated Graphics/Apple Silicon 3nm/Up to 20-Core GPU/Unified Memory/Not PC-Installable) best suited to?

Best suited to: Prosumer creative work (video, 3D) on macOS that has outgrown the base M4.

What are the drawbacks of the Apple M4 Pro GPU (Integrated Graphics/Apple Silicon 3nm/Up to 20-Core GPU/Unified Memory/Not PC-Installable)?

Not the best fit for: Native Windows gaming or direct discrete-GPU benchmark comparisons.