Apple M1 | Intel Core i3-12300 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the Intel Core i3-12300 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the Intel Core i3-12300 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (30) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
M1 | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Notebook | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 | Successor | -- |
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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 Core i3-12300 clocks with 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 UHD Graphics 730 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 12 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
128 | Compute units | 24 |
1024 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 UHD Graphics 730 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1, while the Intel Core i3-12300 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 5.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-12300 is 60 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 Core i3-12300 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 89 W |
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 Core i3-12300 is at 17.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-12300 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | LGA 1700 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 143 $ |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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Intel Core i3-12300
3.50 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-12300
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | Intel Core i3-12300 |
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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