Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Intel Core i7-2715QE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and the Intel Core i7-2715QE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) 8 core processor released in Q3/2021 with the Intel Core i7-2715QE which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
M1 | Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) 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 Intel Core i7-2715QE clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2715QE |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (3.00 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
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 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2715QE |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
224 | Compute units | 12 |
1792 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 HD Graphics 3000 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU), while the Intel Core i7-2715QE supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2715QE |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-2715QE is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2715QE |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) has 24.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-2715QE is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2715QE |
5 nm | Technology | 32 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 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1023 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | 295 $ |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
2.10 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | Intel Core i7-2715QE |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
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