The unveiling of the M4 chip marks a significant milestone for Apple, which now incorporates this advanced silicon in the latest iPad Pro and plans its integration into future Mac computers.
The M4 chip is distinguished by its enhanced display engine, which is tailored to optimize the visual performance of the iPad Pro’s new OLED display, presenting unparalleled color accuracy and brightness.
Structurally, the M4 features a sophisticated up-to-10-core CPU, which includes four high-performance cores and six efficiency cores, boasting a performance enhancement of 50% over its predecessor, the M2. This improvement underscores Apple’s commitment to balancing power with energy efficiency.
Moreover, the introduction of an upgraded Neural Engine, capable of executing an impressive 38 trillion operations per second, showcases the M4’s readiness for intensive AI applications.
Apple’s focus on AI capabilities is evident in its hardware development strategy, aiming to leverage these advancements in both consumer and professional applications.
Johny Srouji, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, has emphasized the transformative impact of the M4 chip, stating, “The new iPad Pro with M4 is a great example of how building best-in-class custom silicon enables breakthrough products.” He highlighted the chip’s ability to support the iPad Pro’s sleek design and its revolutionary display, as well as to power demanding AI-driven applications.
While Apple has introduced the M4 as being AI-ready, specific upcoming AI features for iPadOS remain under wraps.
Nevertheless, Apple enthusiasts can anticipate new AI-based enhancements in popular applications like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, which will further exploit the robust capabilities of the M4 chip.
