Intel Core i7-13700T vs Apple M1

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-13700T or Intel Core i7-13700T – 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 Intel Core i7-13700T features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-13700T Name Apple M1
Intel Core i7 Family Apple M series
13 Generation 1
Intel Core i 13000 Group Apple M1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700T has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 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 Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.06 GHz
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.2 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Icestorm
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 4x Firestorm
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
16 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2020
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Apple M1 (8 Core)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 1024
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
32 Execution units 128
11 Generation 1
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP up 20 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
106 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple M1 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2020
-- Part Number APL 1102
24.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization Apple Virtualization Framework
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture M1
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems macOS
384 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
30640
30640
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
14463
14463

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
15020
15020
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
8576
8576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
11611
11611
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
7650
7650

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
2537
2537
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2369
2369

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
1916
1916
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1742
1742