You're arguing multiple axes and this argument feels really nonsensical to me as a result. So first of all, your entire argument hinges on YOUR belief that the

You're arguing multiple axes and this argument feels really nonsensical to me as a result. So first of all, your entire argument hinges on YOUR belief that the iPad is just a consumption device. So you don't believe the M4 is a significant jump over the M2, even when I give you reasons that it is. Then your argument hinges on the comparison to Qualcomm SoCs, but isn't the use of the iPad irrelevant unless you also believe it'll not make its way to other devices? Which feels unfounded. Those are two distinct arguments that IMHO have no bearing on each other unless you also make the two assumptions that I think you're erroneously making.