Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Intel Core i7-1180G7 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) or Intel Core i7-1180G7 - 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 Intel Core i7-1180G7 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-1180G7 was released in Q1/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1100G/11000U (19) |
1 | Generation | 11 |
M1 | Architecture | Tiger Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The Intel Core i7-1180G7 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (4.60 GHz). |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
10 | Cores | 4 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (4.60 GHz) |
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 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 Pro (16 Core) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 12 |
5 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
256 | Compute units | 96 |
2048 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 (16 Core) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger 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 |
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 16-GPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-1180G7 can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 5.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 4 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has a TDP of 45 W, that of the Intel Core i7-1180G7 is 15 W. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 7 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) has a 28.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-1180G7 cache has a total of 17.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
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, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1526 |
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 | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | 426 $ |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (16 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake) @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
12,390 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
2.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-1180G7
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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