M4 (10 cores) vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

M4 (10 cores)

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 4W instead of 65W, a 61W reduction.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,784 vs 23,971).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $430 MSRP, while M4 (10 cores) mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌1525% higher power demand at 65W vs 4W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while M4 (10 cores) moves to none and DDR5.

M4 (10 cores)

2024

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 4W instead of 65W, a 61W reduction.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,784 vs 23,971).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $430 MSRP, while M4 (10 cores) mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌1525% higher power demand at 65W vs 4W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while M4 (10 cores) moves to none and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G better than M4 (10 cores)?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.8% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is at an unclear MSRP at $430 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (55.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible none + DDR5 setup, M4 (10 cores) can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

M4 (10 cores) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with none and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M4 (10 cores) Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	178 FPS	222 FPS
medium	142 FPS	188 FPS
high	117 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	189 FPS
medium	115 FPS	155 FPS
high	94 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	90 FPS
medium	68 FPS	79 FPS
high	55 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	440 FPS	481 FPS
medium	362 FPS	398 FPS
high	314 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	415 FPS
medium	330 FPS	359 FPS
high	291 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	286 FPS
medium	239 FPS	254 FPS
high	221 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	595 FPS	599 FPS
medium	595 FPS	589 FPS
high	582 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	508 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	526 FPS
medium	506 FPS	449 FPS
high	459 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	450 FPS	383 FPS
medium	355 FPS	322 FPS
high	308 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	223 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	595 FPS	599 FPS
medium	595 FPS	599 FPS
high	595 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	599 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	599 FPS
medium	595 FPS	599 FPS
high	577 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	522 FPS
4K
low	517 FPS	552 FPS
medium	459 FPS	497 FPS
high	410 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	380 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M4 (10 cores) and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,971 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is built on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G's 23,971 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G.

Feature	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.89 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	—	Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	23,784	23,971

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Memory & Platform

The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.