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Intel Core i5-1030G4 vs Apple M5
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Summary
The Intel Core i5-1030G4 (Ice Lake U), introduced by Intel in 2019 for mainstream laptops using the 10 nm process, features 4 cores, 8 threads, and 6 MB of Level 3 Cache.
Its maximum memory bandwidth is 60 GB/s, and the integrated graphics is the Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4. It offered solid performance for everyday tasks. Compared to the Apple M5, it shows lower computing and graphics performance as well as lower energy efficiency.
It was available in a wide range of devices and was well-suited for basic office work and media consumption. The Apple M5, a future Apple processor built with the advanced 3 nm process, is designed for premium devices and offers high integration. It features 28 MB of Level 2 Cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 154 GB/s.
The powerful integrated graphics is the Apple M5 (10 Core). It demonstrates significantly superior single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Intel Core i5-1030G4. Its 3 nm manufacturing ensures excellent energy efficiency and superior gaming performance thanks to the stronger iGPU.
Exclusively built into Apple devices, it is recommended for demanding users seeking maximum computing power, graphics performance, and efficiency.
Its maximum memory bandwidth is 60 GB/s, and the integrated graphics is the Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4. It offered solid performance for everyday tasks. Compared to the Apple M5, it shows lower computing and graphics performance as well as lower energy efficiency.
It was available in a wide range of devices and was well-suited for basic office work and media consumption. The Apple M5, a future Apple processor built with the advanced 3 nm process, is designed for premium devices and offers high integration. It features 28 MB of Level 2 Cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 154 GB/s.
The powerful integrated graphics is the Apple M5 (10 Core). It demonstrates significantly superior single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Intel Core i5-1030G4. Its 3 nm manufacturing ensures excellent energy efficiency and superior gaming performance thanks to the stronger iGPU.
Exclusively built into Apple devices, it is recommended for demanding users seeking maximum computing power, graphics performance, and efficiency.
Intel Core i5-1030G4
- For mainstream laptops (2019)
- 10 nm manufacturing, 4 cores/8 threads
- Solid performance for everyday tasks
- Wide device availability
Apple M5
- For future premium devices
- 3 nm manufacturing, high energy efficiency
- Significantly superior computing and graphics performance
- Exclusively built into Apple devices
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Core i5-1030G4
16 %
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4
Apple M5
100 %
Apple M5 (10 Core)
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Specifications
At a glance
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
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| Family | Intel Core i5 (336) | Apple M series (38) |
| CPU group | Intel Core i 1000G/10000U (19) | Apple M5 (6) |
| Architecture | Ice Lake U | M5 |
| Technology | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | BGA 1526 | |
| Predecessor | Apple M4 | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 9 / 9 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x 0.70 - 3.50 GHz |
3x P-Core 0.91 - 4.61 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 6x E-Core 0.90 - 3.05 GHz |
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| L2-Cache | 28.00 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 6.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 | Apple M5 (10 Core) |
| GPU frequency | 0.30 - 1.05 GHz | 0.34 - 1.90 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 48 / 384 | 160 / 1280 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | 24 GB |
| Technology | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q3/2019 | Q4/2025 |
NPU AI performance
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 60 TOPS | |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR4-3733 (59.6 GB/s) DDR4-3200 (51.2 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-9600 (153.6 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 16 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 9 W | 17 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | 12 W | |
| TDP down | 15 W | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Intel Core i5-1030G4 | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | macOS, iPadOS |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
| Release date | Q3/2019 | Q4/2025 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents |
User Reviews
Your rating
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Most popular CPUs in both categories
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Intel Core i5-1030G4
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
2
Apple M5 Max (18-CPU 32-GPU)
18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz
3
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU)
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Apple M5 Pro (15-CPU 16-GPU)
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Apple M5 Max (18-CPU 40-GPU)
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
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Apple M5
9C / 9T · 4.61 GHz
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