Processor 300 vs Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
Aggregate performance score
Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) outperforms Processor 300 by a whopping 511% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 170 | 1312 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Apple M4 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 82.46 | 9.38 |
| Architecture codename | no data | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| Release date | 30 October 2024 (less than a year ago) | 8 January 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $82 |
Detailed specifications
M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.592 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.51 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | no data | 163 mm2 |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 32 Watt | 46 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Apple M4 16-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 27.69 | 4.53 |
| Recency | 30 October 2024 | 8 January 2024 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 2 |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 32 Watt | 46 Watt |
Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) has a 511.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 500% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 43.8% lower power consumption.
The M4 Pro (12 cores) is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Processor 300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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