Apple M1 | Intel Pentium 3825U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the Intel Pentium 3825U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the Intel Pentium 3825U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2015. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 3000 (8) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
M1 | Architecture | Haswell 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 Pentium 3825U clocks with 1.90 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3825U |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.90 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 Pentium 3825U |
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 (Broadwell GT1) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 8 |
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 | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 HD Graphics (Broadwell GT1) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
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 Pentium 3825U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3825U |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium 3825U 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 Pentium 3825U |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium 3825U is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3825U |
5 nm | Technology | 22 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 | BGA 1168 |
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 | Q1/2015 |
-- | Release price | 145 $ |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell GT1) @ 0.85 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
1.90 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3825U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | Intel Pentium 3825U |
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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