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Are you curious about how those fancy new Apple M4 chips stack up?

You're in the right place because today we're going to explore computer performance benchmarking, plus learn how to keep your Mac running like a champ. Let's go!

What's all the buzz about?

Remember when Apple announced they were making their own computer chips? That was pretty exciting stuff! Now, a few years later, these new chips are powering some seriously impressive machines. But how can we tell just how awesome they really are? That's where benchmarks come in!

Benchmarks: The computer world's report card

Think of benchmarks like a report card for your computer. They run a bunch of tests to see how well your Mac can handle different tasks. One popular benchmark tool is called Geekbench, another is PassMark. These tools measure and give your computer a score, and the higher the score, the better your Mac is at getting things done.

Let's peek at some recent CPUMARK scores:

1. Apple M4 Max 16 Core: 43,286
2. Apple M4 Pro 14 Core: 38,435
3. Apple M4 Max 14 Core: 38,068
4. Apple M4 Pro 12 Core: 33,152
5. Apple M4 10 Core: 24,317
6. Apple M4 9 Core: 22,288
7. Apple M4 8 Core: 20,967

Wow! Those are some impressive numbers from a big family. The daddy of them all is the Apple M4 Max 16 Core, while the mummy and five kids are all variations of the same thing — just a bit slower! But remember, while it's fun to compare, what really matters is how well your Mac works for you.

Make your Mac zoom!

Now, let's talk about keeping your Mac in tip-top shape. Here are some easy tricks to help your computer run smoothly:

1. Stay up-to-date: Keep your Mac's software fresh by installing updates when they're available.
2. Clean up your desktop: A tidy desktop helps your Mac work better. Use "Stacks" to organize your files neatly.
3. Say goodbye to unused apps: Remove programs you don't use anymore to free up space.
4. Streamline your startup: Choose which apps launch when you turn on your Mac to speed things up.
5. Clear out downloads: Check your Downloads folder and delete files you don't need.
6. Use built-in tools: Your Mac has some handy features to help manage storage and keep things running smoothly. Read my other article to learn how
7. Use 3rd party tools: The most comprehensive and professionally made app for cleaning, protecting and boosting your Mac is iBoostUp — luckily it's free to download!

Test your Mac's muscles

Want to see how strong your Mac is? You can run your own benchmark test! Download the Geekbench app, run the CPU test, and see how your Mac compares to others. It's like a fun race for computers!

Wrapping up

Now you know all about those cool new Apple chips and how to keep your Mac running like a well-oiled maschine. A happy Mac means a happy (and productive) you, so give your computer some love and watch it fly!

❤️ Maria