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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Intel Core i7-12700F | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 (7-GPU) or Intel Core i7-12700F - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M1 (7-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700F was released in Q1/2022. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
M1 | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700F |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700F |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700F |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
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 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700F |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M1 (7 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
112 | Compute units | -- |
896 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 (7 Core) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700F can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700F |
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 | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a TDP of 18 W, that of the Intel Core i7-12700F is 65 W. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700F |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 180 W |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a 16.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-12700F cache has a total of 37.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700F |
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 | 314 $ |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
2.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Intel Core i7-12700F |
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