M4 Mac mini Outperforms M4 MacBook Pro in Premiere Pro Export Test
M4-powered Mac mini surprisingly beats the M4 MacBook Pro in a Premiere Pro 4K export test, highlighting the impact of cooling solutions on performanc
A recent test by The Verge reveals that the M4 Mac mini surpasses the M4 MacBook Pro in a Premiere Pro 4K export test, showcasing the importance of effective cooling solutions for maximizing Apple Silicon performance. All three tested machines feature the same 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU M4 chip, manufactured using TSMC's second-generation 3nm process. This means thermal management plays a crucial role in performance differences. The Premiere Pro 4K export test, which stresses both CPU and GPU, demonstrated the following results: Device Export Time Price (USD) M4 iMac (24-inch) 3 minutes 4 seconds $2,299 M4 Mac mini (512GB) 3 minutes 9 seconds $799 M4 MacBook Pro (14-inch) 3 minutes 14 seconds $1,949 While the differences are relatively small, the iMac's superior cooling likely contributed to its faster export time. The Mac mini's competitive performance at a much lower price point makes it an attractive option. The base M4 Mac mini is available on Amazon starting at $579, with the 512GB…