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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Intel Core i9-14900KS | |
CPU comparisonApple M4 (10-CPU) or Intel Core i9-14900KS - 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 M4 (10-CPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.46 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) was released in Q2/2024. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 6.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-14900KS was released in Q1/2024. |
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Apple M series (32) | Family | Intel Core i9 (81) |
Apple M4 (7) | CPU group | Intel Core i 14000 (34) |
4 | Generation | 14 |
M4 | Architecture | Raptor Lake S Refresh |
Notebook | Segment | Desktop |
Apple M3 | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M4 (10-CPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 0.91 GHz (4.46 GHz) while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-14900KS is at 3.20 GHz (6.20 GHz). |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
10 | Cores | 24 |
10 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.91 GHz (4.46 GHz) 4x Donan P-Core |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (6.20 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
0.90 GHz (2.89 GHz) 6x Donan E-Core |
B-Core | 2.40 GHz (4.50 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
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 M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple M4 (10-CPU) or Intel Core i9-14900KS 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 M4 (10 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.34 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.58 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.65 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
3 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
160 | Compute units | 32 |
1280 | Shader | 256 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 M4 (10 Core) | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M4 (10-CPU) can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 120.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14900KS supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 89.6 GB/s. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 36.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 25 W, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 253 W |
-- | TDP up | 320 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M4 (10-CPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 68.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
3 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | LGA 1700 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2024 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | 699 $ |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
Apple M4 (10 Core) @ 1.58 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
13,682 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
3.20 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.91 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU) | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) [1-2 TB] | Unknown |