Apple M1 | Intel Celeron G3920 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the Intel Celeron G3920 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the Intel Celeron G3920 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Celeron (165) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen. (6) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
M1 | Architecture | Skylake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 | Successor | Intel Celeron G4920 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Celeron G3920 clocks with 2.90 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron G3920 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.90 GHz |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron G3920 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 9 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
128 | Compute units | 12 |
1024 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1, while the Intel Celeron G3920 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron G3920 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Celeron G3920 is 51 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron G3920 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 51 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Celeron G3920 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron G3920 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1151 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 0.95 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | Intel Celeron G3920 |
Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |
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