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Apple M1 | Intel Core i9-9900K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Apple M series | Family | Intel Core i9 |
Apple M1 | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000 |
1 | Generation | 9 |
M1 | Architecture | Coffee Lake S Refresh |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 | Successor | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-9900K clocks with 2.06 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) |
2.06 GHz 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
-- | C-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 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 UHD Graphics 630 |
1.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz | |
1 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
128 | Compute units | 24 |
1024 | Shader | 192 |
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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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 | No |
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 i9-9900K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | |
L3 Cache | 16.00 MB | |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-9900K is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 119 W @ 28 s |
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 i9-9900K is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
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 | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | 650 $ |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |