Apple M4 vs Intel Core i3-1315U

The Intel Core i3-1315U, based on the Raptor Lake U architecture, was primarily designed for energy-efficient mobile devices such as laptops and ultrabooks.

It targets users seeking reliable performance for everyday tasks and productivity without breaking the bank. This processor is manufactured using the 10 nm process and features a hybrid architecture with two Performance-cores (P-cores) and four Efficiency-cores (E-cores), resulting in a total of six cores and eight threads.

It integrates an Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) and has 10 MB of Level 3 Cache. In terms of performance, the Intel Core i3-1315U offers solid single-core performance and adequate multi-core performance for its class. Comparative tests show that it is well-suited for everyday applications and multitasking.

The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) enables smooth streaming and playing less demanding titles. However, this processor is not primarily designed for demanding gaming, as the integrated graphics solution and CPU performance are limited for modern AAA titles. Its energy efficiency is a core feature, making it ideal for devices with long battery life.

Price-wise, it is positioned in the mid-segment, offering good value for money for productivity tasks. The Apple M4 is Apple's latest chip for mobile devices, developed for high performance and exceptional energy efficiency in a premium segment, especially for professional applications and creative workflows on the latest iPad Pro models.

It is manufactured using an advanced 3 nm process and integrates a CPU with four Performance-cores and six Efficiency-cores, resulting in a total of ten cores and ten threads. The M4 features an integrated Apple M4 (10 Core) GPU and offers 20 MB of Level 2 Cache, contributing to its high memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s.

The Apple M4 demonstrates significantly higher single-core performance and much stronger multi-core performance than the Intel Core i3-1315U, making it predestined for compute-intensive tasks and professional applications. The integrated Apple M4 (10 Core) GPU provides superior graphics performance and is capable of smoothly running demanding games and graphically intensive applications, often at a level close to dedicated graphics cards.

Thanks to the 3 nm manufacturing process and Apple's architecture, the M4's energy efficiency is extraordinarily high, leading to excellent battery life while maintaining high performance. It is built into premium devices and represents the upper price segment.