Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Intel Processor N97 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) or Intel Processor N97 - 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 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. The Intel Processor N97 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Intel Processor N97 was released in Q1/2023. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Processor N (5) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) |
1 | Generation | 13 |
M1 | Architecture | Alder Lake N |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the Intel Processor N97 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N97 is at 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N97 |
10 | Cores | 4 |
10 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x 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 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N97 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) or Intel Processor N97 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 12 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
224 | Compute units | 24 |
1792 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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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Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder 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 / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor N97 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N97 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 9 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is 45 W, while the Intel Processor N97 has a TDP of 12 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N97 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 28.00 MB cache. The Intel Processor N97 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 10.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N97 |
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, AVX, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
12,390 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Intel Processor N97
2.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Intel Processor N97 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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