Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U 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 Ultra 5 135U which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100U (7) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
M1 | Architecture | Meteor Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Ultra 5 135U clocks with 1.60 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 14 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 14 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.60 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.10 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
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 Core Ultra 5 135U |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
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 Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.90 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
128 | Compute units | 64 |
1024 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
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 |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Ultra 5 135U supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is 15 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 Ultra 5 135U |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 57 W |
20 W | TDP up | 28 W |
10 W | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 5 135U is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 2049 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
1.60 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
12C 14T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
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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