Apple M1 vs Intel Core i7-1265U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Apple M1 or Apple M1 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple M1 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
The Intel Core i7-1265U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1265U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple M1 Name Intel Core i7-1265U
Apple M series Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 12
Apple M1 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-1265U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
None None 4.8 GHz
2.06 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.3 GHz
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
4x Icestorm Cores B 8x Gracemont
4x Firestorm Cores A 2x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 12
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 10
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 uses the Apple M1 (8 Core), which has 1024 texture shaders
and 128 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1265U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1265U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2022
-- Direct X 12.1
Apple M1 (8 Core) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
5 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
1024 Shaders 768
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
128 Execution units 96
1 Generation 13
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS AI specifications --
Apple Neural Engine AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
20 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M1 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1265U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2022
APL 1102 Part Number --
16.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
M1 Architecture Alder Lake U
5 nm Technology 10 nm
Socket BGA 1744
macOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
14463
14463
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
12531
12531

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
8576
8576
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
4637
4637

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7650
7650
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
5122
5122

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2369
2369
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
2154
2154

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1742
1742
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
1615
1615