M5 vs. M4 vs. M4 Pro vs. M4 Max: Which Apple Chip Do You Need?

It’s typically simple to choose a general system model to buy from Apple — you probably know whether you want a 14- or 16-inch MacBook or a minimal desktop like the Mac Mini, for example. But within each line or when looking at older models on sale, the choice can come down to which processor configuration it has. And that may be complicated when comparing last-generation chips to current versions. Another consideration are constraints imposed by the SoC design, notably with respect to memory. 

So when…