M4 vs. M4 Pro vs. M4 Max Chip Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

Apple this week debuted its M4 Mac models, unveiling the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. So how do the three latest-generation Apple silicon chips compare and which should you choose?
The MacBook Pro is the only product line currently available with a choice of all three M4 chips, but you will also have to choose between the M4 and M4 Pro chip when buying a Mac mini. All of the differences between the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips are listed below:M4
M4 Pro
M4 Max
Up to 10 CPU cores
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