Question about MacBook a Processing Power

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Hi everyone, I’m looking into getting a MacBook Pro for the first time and I’m stuck debating between 12-core CPU/16-core GPU and 14-core CPU/20-core GPU. I’m specifically looking at the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip, 48 GB memory, and 512GB SSD. My primary use case will be graphic design, digital illustration, and animation. My main concern is that I’d like to work in blender/cinema 4d and I’m not sure if 12-core is enough processing power? Any insight is much appreciated. Thank you.

Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC

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