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The 40% GPU performance increase justifies the upgrade for professional workflows. No, if you primarily code, write, or use productivity apps—the M3 remains excellent and is 15-25% cheaper on the used market."},{"question":"What's the real-world performance difference in video editing?","answer":"For 4K ProRes editing, M4 renders 35% faster than M3. For 8K timelines, the difference is even more dramatic—M3 frequently drops frames while M4 handles smooth playback. Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro show 2-3 second advantage per export on M4 for typical 10-minute projects."},{"question":"Does M3 or M4 have better battery life?","answer":"M4 averages 18-20 hours of real-world usage versus M3's 16-17 hours, thanks to improved power efficiency in the Neural Engine and GPU. 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