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Mac mini (M4 Base)
The Apple Mac mini M4 base model, priced at $599, offers impressive value with its 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 256GB SSD storage. This compact powerhouse features a redesigned form factor, measuring just 2 inches in height and 5 inches in width and depth, while providing a range of connectivity options…
Apple GPUs – Performance by Generations
Apple’s transition to custom M-series chips has brought significant improvements in integrated GPU performance. This blog post compares GPU performance across Apple Silicon generations—from the original M1 through M1 Pro/Max/Ultra, M2 Pro/Max/Ultra, up to the latest M3 and M4 series—using Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark scores. We use the base M1 as a 100% performance baseline…
Apple Memorial Day 2025 Deals
Retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Verizon are offering worthwhile discounts on Apple devices during Memorial Day 2025. These sales coincide with seasonal sales and inventory adjustments. Just remember there might be an upcoming M5 announcement at WWDC but even then the M4 devices will more than useable for many years. And Apple may…
Apple SoC Energy Efficiency Overview
Performance scores above are our Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores that combine scores for single + multicore CPU and a normalized GPU Metal metrics into an overall indicator of Mac system performance. Apple Silicon SoC Power Draw Estimates This table summarizes estimated idle and peak SoC (chip-only) power draw values for Apple Silicon chips across all…
Should I upgrade my Mac if I have a….
An across the board answer is… you probably do not need to upgrade, unless your Mac isn’t doing what you need to do anymore. (But you might be looking for an excuse to get a shiny new toy.) But if a faster Mac is going to save you a lot of time (=money) and frustration,…
Top 10 – Mac Performance Scatter Plot Price Performance
How to read this chart. The Macs on the furthest left and further at the top represent the best bang for the buck value in the Apple Mac universe as of Spring 2025. As everyone already knows the Mac mini M4 base is an amazing deal (that is until you start having to upgrade the…
Welcome to MacNerd.xyz – Mac Benchmarking HQ
We’re your A-Z (hence .xyz) resource for analyzing Apple devices based on performance & value (plus we love talking industry shop about Apple and their peers) Our takes: Based on the performance numbers we’ve researched and compiled for MacNerd, the M4 Pro takes the bang for the buck crown. If you’re a power user (designer,…
Mac Studio (M1 Ultra – Unbinned)
The Mac Studio (M1 Ultra, 2022) is a high-performance desktop computer designed for creative professionals and power users. 🔥 Another good deal from iPower Resale. Get a brand new in the box full M1 Ultra with 64 Core GPU, 64 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD for $2,399 while supplies last. The Bang for the Buck score…
Apple News & Deals – July 2025
We hope everyone’s having a fantastic summer so far! This year’s going by in a blur and Apple’s upcoming Fall event is now around the corner. Here’s your monthly Apple News Recap and three best deals for July 2025. Mac shipments surged by 21% in Q2 2025 globally, marking notable growth, but U.S. Mac sales…
WWDC 2025 – Reactions
Now that the WWDC 2025 keynote has passed, it’s time for us and other pundits to provide our two cents about Cupertino’s latest efforts. A few things that sadly didn’t pan out were: No new hardware announcements, including the anticipated HomePod or M4 Ultra. “Liquid Glass” (also known as “Glassmorphism”*) replaced “Solarium” as the codename…