Side-by-side GPU comparison: specs, memory, compute performance, and live cloud pricing.
Verdict
M4 (16 GB) has 4 GB more VRAM, making it better suited for large models and long context windows. For compute-bound workloads like training, M60 delivers 1.1× higher FP16 throughput. M4 (16 GB) supports a broader range of models (486 vs 443 from this catalog), giving more flexibility.
Specifications
| M4 (16 GB) | M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | LPDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 0.1 TB/s | 0.2 TB/s |
| FP16 Performance | 8 TFLOPS | 10 TFLOPS |
| Manufacturer | Apple | NVIDIA |
| FP8 Support | No | No |
| FP4 Support | No | No |
Price / Performance
Based on cheapest single-GPU on-demand pricing. Lower $/TFLOP = better compute value; lower $/GB = better memory value.
| M4 (16 GB) | M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| $/hr (cheapest) | — | $0.23 |
| $/TFLOP (compute value) | — | $0.0238 |
| $/GB VRAM (memory value) | — | $0.0285 |
Cloud Pricing
Cheapest on-demand price per provider (single GPU).
M4 (16 GB)
No cloud pricing available.
M60
| Provider | On-demand | Spot | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure | $0.23/hr | $0.13/hr |
Model Compatibility
Models from the catalog that fit on each GPU, grouped by required precision.
M4 (16 GB) (486 models)
M60 (443 models)
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