Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)

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Apple M1 is a practical choice for everyday productivity and lighter creative work. Compare the complete computer or tablet configuration, including its GPU option and memory, because the family name alone does not identify those choices.

Specifications

LAUNCH

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
Released2020

CPU BENCHMARKS

Tests and capabilities for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
Geekbench 6 SingleConditions unconfirmed2,410
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

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Geekbench 6 MultiConditions unconfirmed8,547
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

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iGPU 3DMark TSConditions unconfirmed1,950
Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

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ARCHITECTURE & CORES

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ArchitectureARMv8.5-A
Process5 nm
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Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
Cores / Threads
Meaning & limits

Physical cores and available threads are separate counts. Hybrid core types and unknown thread counts retain their stated limits.

8C/8T
Core Topology · 1performance cores · 4 coresApple M1, 8-core CPU; GPU bin varies
Core Topology · 2efficiency cores · 4 coresApple M1, 8-core CPU; GPU bin varies

CLOCK & CACHE

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
Clock Speed3.2 / 3.2 GHz
Cache
Meaning & limits

Cache can be total, per core, private or shared. Read the stated topology; total cache is not automatically L3.

12 MB

POWER & BATTERY

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
Power rating / limit
Meaning & limits

Stored power rating or limit. Default TDP, processor base power and maximum turbo power describe different conditions; neither larger nor smaller is automatically better.

14 W

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
PlatformApple Silicon
SocketApple M-Socket
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Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
iGPUApple M1 GPU
iGPU FP32 TFLOPS
Meaning & limits

FP32 describes floating-point capability or a published reference, not a measured application result. Method and clock conditions affect interpretation.

Conditions unconfirmed2.6
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

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BODY & DIMENSIONS

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
Package Size (L × W)-

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Parameters for Apple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ParameterApple M1 (8-core CPU; GPU bin varies)
ManufacturerApple

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