AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs Apple M1

Released in 2020, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G was developed for budget-conscious desktop users and is based on the Renoir architecture.

Manufactured in a 7-nanometer process, this processor features six cores and twelve threads. In synthetic benchmarks, the processing unit shows a solid foundation for everyday tasks, though performance in single-core and multi-core scenarios lags significantly behind the competition. The integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) graphics unit enables basic graphical applications but is usually insufficient for demanding games.

With a thermal design power of 65 watts, active cooling is required. Connectivity is provided via PCIe 3.0 with a memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s. Due to its low market price, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G offers a balanced cost-to-performance ratio for basic office computers. Also introduced in 2020, the Apple M1 targets users seeking high efficiency in compact systems.

This chip is manufactured using an efficient 5-nanometer process and utilizes eight processing cores. In comparison, the Apple M1 delivers significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance, which noticeably shortens processing times in applications. The integrated Apple M1 (8-core) graphics unit offers superior graphical computing power for creative software and moderate gaming.

Thanks to the architecture with PCIe 4.0 and a memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s, data is processed quickly. Power consumption is very low, allowing the system to often be cooled silently. Despite being tied to specific hardware platforms, the Apple M1 impresses with its energy efficiency. It is the preferred choice for media editing and quiet operating environments.