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Apple M1 | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in 06/2019. |
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Apple M series | Family | Broadcom BCM |
Apple M1 | CPU group | Broadcom BCM2711 |
1 | Generation | 4 |
M1 | Architecture | Cortex-A72 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
Apple M2 | Successor | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
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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 Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) clocks with 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 |
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 | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
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 | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
128 | Compute units | 4 |
1024 | Shader | 64 |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) is 7.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | 3 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | 06/2019 |
-- | Release price | 35 $ |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
Broadcom VideoCore VI @ 0.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
1.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
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) |
Raspberry Pi 4 B |