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Spain (K-Tuin)Apple M1 chip vs Intel : Which is the faster Processor
What are the differences in Intel and Apple M1 processor
The shift at Mac from Intel to M1 processors has amazed the entire industry. From professionals to students: they see how their laptop heats up less, and the battery lasts twice as long as with their Intel Mac.
To summarise this and help you choose a suitable processor from the Chip M1 range, we’ll test several different MacBooks. These are the devices we used for the Intel vs M1 comparison.
Comparison of MacBook Processors:
| Model | Processor | RAM | Processor cores | Graphics cores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 2019 | Intel Core i5 | 8GB | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| MacBook Air | M1 | 8GB | 8 cores | 8 cores |
| MacBook Pro 14" | M1 Pro | 16GB | 8 cores | 14 cores |
| MacBook Pro 16" | M1 Max | 32GB | 10 cores | 32 cores |
Intel vs M1: Processor speed and performance test
We used Geekbench to perform this test, which maxes out Mac's processor cores. After taking the test, it gives a numbering. The higher the number, the more powerful the processor.
Comparing Intel vs M1 via GeekBunch CPU
Intel vs M1: Graphics performance test
The M1 Chip has incredible graphics performance, followed by the M1 Pro and M1 Max. For this purpose, we used the Cinebench programme. It’s the most aggressive test for Macs, making it ideal for this Intel vs M1 comparison. For ten minutes, it has to generate graphics from scratch. The more steps (or graphics) completed, the more influential the Mac.
Comparing Intel vs M1 via Cinebench Test
Intel vs M1: Hard disk speed also counts
All Macs have had ultra-fast SSDs for years. That's why they turn on in seconds and can remain idle for weeks without shutting the Mac down.
Have you ever considered that the disk speed is as important as the processor speed? A computer moves information. So your Apps will open faster, your programmes will take less time to load, you'll find files sooner.
For this part of the Intel vs M1 comparison, we used the DiskSpeedTest App.
Comparing Intel vs M1 with DiskSpeedTest App
Intel vs M1: Battery life
After running these tests, the difference in battery life between the Intel Mac vs the M1 Macs was impressive. For example, the Intel Mac had only 25% battery life remaining, while the M1 still had 72%. This perfectly sums up the spirit of the M1: High power with increased energy efficiency!
Also read to know more on the differences between the M1 Chip vs M1 Pro vs M1 Max, here.
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