Apple M1 (8-CPU 8-GPU)
The Apple M1, unveiled in Q4 2020, marks a significant leap in laptop performance, powering devices like the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. Built on an advanced 5nm process, it integrates 8 cores, split between high-efficiency Icestorm and high-performance Firestorm cores, ensuring seamless multitasking and energy efficiency. The M1 features a base frequency of 2.1GHz, reaching turbo speeds of 3.2GHz, delivering swift and responsive performance. Its 8-core GPU, running at a maximum of 1300MHz, offers impressive graphics capabilities, as demonstrated by a Geekbench 5 score of 7742 in multi-core performance. With support for up to 16GB LPDDR4X-4266 memory, the M1 handles intensive tasks effortlessly, setting a new standard for efficiency and power in laptops.

Apple M1 (8-CPU 8-GPU)

The Apple M1, unveiled in Q4 2020, marks a significant leap in laptop performance, powering devices like the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. Built on an advanced 5nm process, it integrates 8 cores, split between high-efficiency Icestorm and high-performance Firestorm cores, ensuring seamless multitasking and energy efficiency. The M1 features a base frequency of 2.1GHz, reaching turbo speeds of 3.2GHz, delivering swift and responsive performance. Its 8-core GPU, running at a maximum of 1300MHz, offers impressive graphics capabilities, as demonstrated by a Geekbench 5 score of 7742 in multi-core performance. With support for up to 16GB LPDDR4X-4266 memory, the M1 handles intensive tasks effortlessly, setting a new standard for efficiency and power in laptops.
General Parameters | |
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Release Date | Q4 2020 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Type | Laptop |
Instruction Set | ARMv8 |
Core Architecture | IcestormandFirestorm |
PCI Express | N/A |
PCIE Version | 4 |
Integrated Graphics | Yes |
Test in benchmarks
Performance test of Apple M1 (8 CPU 8 GPU) in benchmarks
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Cinebench 2024
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Geekbench 6
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Geekbench 5
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Others
Package | |
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Fabrication Process | 5nm |
Socket | AppleM-Socket |
Energy Consumption | 14 W |
Max Temp | N/A |
CPU Performance | |
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Main Cores | 4 |
Main Threads | N/A |
Main Cores Base Freq. | N/A |
Main Cores Turbo Freq. | 3.2GHz |
Total Cores | 8 |
Total Threads | 8 |
Bus Frequency | N/A |
Multiplier | No |
L1 Cache | 192K per core |
L2 Cache | 16MB |
L3 Cache | N/A |
Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Memory Parameters | |
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Memory Types | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max Memory | 16GB |
Max. Memory Channels | 2 |
Max Bandwidth | N/A |
ECC Memory Support | N/A |
GPU Parameters | |
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Integrated Graphics | Yes |
GPU Base Frequency | 450MHz |
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency | 1300MHz |
Shaders | 1024 |
Texture Units | 64 |
ROP Units | 32 |
Execution Units | 128 |
Energy Consumption | 15W |
Miscellaneous | |
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PCIE Version | 4 |
PCIE Lines | N/A |
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