Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro 14CPU 20GPU, 2024)

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Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced95.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX67.2 fpsLab measured

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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

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85Score

Sustained load

Cooling discipline

A fast laptop only keeps its rank when the chassis holds performance without turning loud too quickly.

Mobility

Weight and battery balance

Premium notebooks gain points when power, runtime, display, and carry weight stay in the same lane.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro 14CPU 20GPU, 2024): the practical truth about cooling, weight, and value for quiet setups

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro 14CPU 20GPU, 2024) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (22520 points)
+ Clear gaming index (56.2 score)
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- The final buy call depends on street pricing
- The better choice is often the rounder profile, not the highest peak.

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Specifications

Configurations

M4 Pro 14CPU 20GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 16-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 24 GB
CPU: Apple M4 Pro
GPU: Apple M4 Pro GPU
Depth: 248.1 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 355.7 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores: 14
Gpu Cores: 20
Height: 16.8 mm
Model year: 2024
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M4 Pro 14CPU 20GPU
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 16.2 in
Display size: 16.2 in
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3456x2234
Neural Engine Cores: 16
Memory Bandwidth Gbps: 273
Display Brightness Sdr Nits: 1000
Display Brightness Hdr Peak Nits: 1600

Deep dive

Measurements by group

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Build / Portability1 measurements+

RAM CapacityMethod24 GBLab measured

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Display3 measurements+

Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Gaming8 measurements+

Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced95.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX67.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P RT Medium Performance49.9 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Ultra Balanced67.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Medium Balanced63.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P RT Medium Performance32.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Ultra Balanced42.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 QHD Ultra42.8 fpsLab measured

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Performance17 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod22520 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod3878 pointsLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod14 coresLab measured

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Device DepthMethod248.1 mmLab measured

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Device Display HDR Peak BrightnessMethod1600 nitsLab measured

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Device Display Refresh RateMethod120 HzLab measured

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Device Display SDR BrightnessMethod1000 nitsLab measured

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Device Display SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Device Form FactorMethod16.2 inLab measured

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Device GPU CoresMethod20 coresLab measured

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Device HeightMethod16.8 mmLab measured

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Device Memory BandwidthMethod273 GB/sLab measured

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Device Memory CapacityMethod24 GBLab measured

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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device WidthMethod355.7 mmLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod69785 pointsLab measured

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Photoshop PugetBench 1.0.1Method12494 pointsLab measured

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Gaming IndexMethod56.2 scoreLab measured

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Productivity IndexMethod90.2 scoreLab measured

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