Apple M6 vs. M4: Comparing Local AI Performance

I compare the M6 and M4 on local AI tasks to assess how much their performance differs. The tests use llama.cpp with a 9-billion-parameter Q4K model and examine prompt processing and token generation, including how generated text appears on screen.

- Local AI benchmarks: prompt processing and token generation on the M4 and M6
- Practical comparison: generated text output and the test’s scope, limited to this model and workload

If you are considering a move from an M4-based machine or evaluating local AI performance, this provides a focused comparison. Use it as a reference point, then test the models and workloads you expect to run.