M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Revealed: See the Performance
▼ Summary
– Preliminary Geekbench benchmarks show the new M4 iPad Air’s CPU is approximately 17.3% faster in single-core and 7.9% faster in multi-core performance compared to the prior M3 model.
– The benchmarks resulted in average scores of 3576 for single-core and 12591 for multi-core performance for the M4 iPad Air.
– The M4 chip in the iPad Air features an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU, which is a less powerful configuration than the version used in the iPad Pro.
– Compared to the M4 iPad Pro, the M4 iPad Air offers about 3.6% slower single-core and 9.6% slower multi-core CPU performance.
– The new M4 iPad Air will be available for pre-order starting at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time tomorrow, with a launch following on March 11.
Early benchmark results for the upcoming M4 iPad Air have appeared online, providing a first look at its processing power compared to the previous model. These preliminary Geekbench scores offer a tangible glimpse into the performance gains users can expect from Apple’s latest tablet chipset.
The data, sourced from a 13-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular model, indicates the new chip delivers a notable speed boost. The M4 iPad Air’s CPU shows a 17.3 percent improvement in single-core performance and a 7.9 percent increase in multi-core performance over the prior M3 model. The benchmarks recorded single-core scores reaching up to 3714 and multi-core scores as high as 12885, averaging out to 3576 and 12591 respectively. This marks a clear step up from the M3 iPad Air, which typically averages 3048 for single-core and 11667 for multi-core tasks on the same test.
Under the hood, the M4 chip in the iPad Air features an 8-core CPU configuration. This setup includes three high-performance cores and five efficiency cores, paired with a 9-core graphics processing unit. It’s important to note that this is a different configuration from the more powerful M4 chip used in the iPad Pro, which can be equipped with up to a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. Consequently, the iPad Air’s version does not reach the same peak CPU performance as its Pro counterpart.
A direct comparison with the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro highlights this performance gap. The Pro model achieves a single-core score of 3704 and a multi-core score of 13805. This translates to the iPad Pro offering roughly 3.6 percent faster single-core performance and 9.6 percent faster multi-core performance than the new iPad Air. The distinction solidifies the performance hierarchy within Apple’s tablet lineup.
Customers eager to get their hands on the new device won’t have to wait long. The M4 iPad Air is scheduled to become available for pre-order starting at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time tomorrow, with official sales beginning on March 11. This release will give consumers a more affordable entry point to Apple’s latest silicon, balancing strong performance with a lower price tag than the professional-grade models.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
