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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) or Apple M1 - 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 16-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 16-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. The Apple M1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 was released in Q4/2020. |
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Apple M series | Family | Apple M series |
Apple M1 | CPU group | Apple M1 |
1 | Generation | 1 |
M1 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Successor | Apple M2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 3.20 GHz while the Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 is at 2.06 GHz. |
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10 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz 4x Firestorm |
2.06 GHz 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | 2.06 GHz 4x Icestorm |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) or Apple M1 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 (16 Core) | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
1.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.30 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | ||
1 | GPU Generation | 1 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
256 | Execution units | 128 |
2048 | Shader | 1024 |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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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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 |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 204.8 GB/s. The Apple M1 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
L3 Cache | ||
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
PCIe lanes | ||
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is 30 W, while the Apple M1 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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30 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
40 W | TDP up | 20 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 28.00 MB cache. The Apple M1 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 28.00 MB cache. |
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5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | macOS |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Apple M1 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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) |